1 box yellow cake mix
1 pkg. instant vanilla pudding
1 1/3 c. water
4 eggs, room temperature
1/4 c. Puritan oil (salad)
2 c. coconut
1 c. chopped pecans

Mix first 5 ingredients together and beat for 2 minutes. Then fold in coconut and pecans. Bake at 350 degrees in two 9 inch pans for 30 to 37 minutes. Cool and ice.

ICING:

1 pkg. confectioners' sugar
1 stick butter, softened
1/2 c. Crisco shortening
2 tsp. vanilla
2 to 4 tbsp. hot water

Prepare icing by mixing all listed ingredients and adding hot water as needed to proper consistency to spread.

TOPPING:

3/4 c. coconut
2 tbsp. butter

Brown coconut in the melted butter. Sprinkle on top.