• One white cake mix (with pudding)
• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2/3 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
• 3/4 cup shredded coconut
• 3 teaspoons rum (optional)

Beat together the first four ingredients at medium speed for two minutes.  Stir in pecans and coconut and pour into 3 greased and floured cake pans.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 17 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cream Frosting:

• 1 (8 oz.) cream cheese
• 1/2 cup butter
• 16 oz. powdered sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Mix all together and frost cake.  Sprinkle some coconut over top.