Black Walnut Or Coconut Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. butter or oleo
3 eggs
1 1/4 c. milk
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla or walnut extract
3/4 c. nuts or coconut (measure in cup)

Preparation

Cream butter or oleo well; add sugar gradually.
Add eggs, one at a time, and beat well until mixture is creamy.
Stir dry ingredients together and add to mixture alternately with milk. Add vanilla, then add nuts or coconut and beat well.
Bake in 2 (9-inch) pans, well-greased and floured, 25 to 30 minutes.
Do not overbake.
I use 325\u00b0
until golden brown, then turn to 350\u00b0.