1 c. (2 sticks) butter
2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
6 eggs
1 (3 1/2 oz.) can flaked coconut
1 (12 oz.) box vanilla wafers
1 c. broken pecans

Cream butter gradually adding sugar and creaming well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Crush vanilla wafers, add crumbs, alternately with milk. Add coconut, vanilla and pecans. Spread in greased and floured 10 inch tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 20 to 30 minutes, or until it tests done. If desired, frost lightly.