Coconut Pecan Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 3 cups sugar, divided
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3 teaspoons coconut extract, divided
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Confectioners' sugar, optional