Coconut Pecan Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 eggs
3 c. sugar, divided
1 c. vegetable oil
3 tsp. coconut extract, divided
3 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. flaked coconut
1 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. water
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
confectioners sugar (optional)

Preparation

In a mixing bowl combine eggs, 2 cups of the sugar, oil, and 2 teaspoons coconut extract.
Mix well.
In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to egg mixture alternately with buttermilk, just until moistened.
Stir in coconut and pecans.
Spoon into a greased 10-inch bundt pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 60-70 minutes, or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.