1 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs
2 c. fruit cocktail, not drained, in heavy syrup

Stir together, do not use mixer. Pour into 9 x 13 inch baking dish, and sprinkle on batter before baking 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. When cake is done, pour thin icing over hot cake.

THIN ICING:

3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. butter

Mix together and bring to a boil, remove from heat and add 1 cup of coconut. Pour hot icing over hot cake.