Ingredients

  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 c. vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 1 c. chopped black walnuts
  • 1 c. flakes coconut
  • 2 tsp. coconut extract

Method

  • Combine sugar, oil and eggs.
  • Beat well. Combine sugar, flour, baking soda and baking powder.
  • Add to sugar mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in nuts, coconut and flavoring.
  • Pour batter into well-greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
  • Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 5 minutes.
  • Pour hot coconut syrup over hot cake.
  • Allow cake to remain in pan 4 hours to absorb syrup.
  • Wrap well; cake will be very moist.