Aunt Katie's Pumpkin Cake

Mix in a large bowl
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. oil
1 can solid-pack pumpkin (14 or 16 oz.)

Mix together
2 c. flour (plain)
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. baking powder

Add to pumpkin mixture

Add
1/2 c. nuts
1/2 c. coconut (optional)

Bake in greased and floured oblong pan for approximately 1 hr. at 350 degrees

Frosting
Mix together
8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 stick margarine or butter
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. nuts
1/2 c. coconut (optional)