Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Add the ingredients for the cake to a mixing bowl with the exception of the coconut and pecans. Blend until smooth.

Step 3

Fold the pecans and coconut into the batter.

Step 4

Separate the batter evenly into two greased 9 inch cake pans.

Step 5

Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Cool to room temperature.

Step 6

Remove the cakes from the pans once cooled.

Step 7

Blend the frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy.

Step 8

Spread the frosting on the top of one layer of the cake, and place the other layer on top of that one.

Step 9

Ice the top and sides of the cake before serving.