Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 13X9-inch pan or a sheet pan.

Step 2

Combine all cake ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir until evenly combined and then pour into prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes if using a 13X9-inch pan or 20 -25 minutes if using a sheet pan.

Step 3

Make icing while the cake bakes. Combine sugar, butter, evaporated milk, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and then lower heat. Simmer and stir for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Add the coconut to the icing. Pour icing over cake. Sprinkle with pecans. Let cake cool before cutting.