2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. fruit cocktail (1 med. can)
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt
1 c. coconut

Mix sugar, flour, soda and salt together. Add fruit cocktail and coconut. Mix together well and pour into greased pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup brown sugar (and 1 cup nuts if desired). Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes. While cake is still hot cover with the following sauce.

SAUCE:

1 1/2 c. sugar
1 can evaporated milk (lg. can)
1 1/2 sticks butter

Bring these ingredients to a boil and boil 2 or 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add 1 teaspoon vanilla and pour onto cake. Put cake back into oven for about 5 to 10 minutes until sauce is bubbly.