Sweet Potato Pecan Coconut Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 3/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
• 3/4 cup sweet potato puree (about 1 medium sweet potato peeled, steamed and pureed)
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/3 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon bourbon or rum (or water if you prefer)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1/2 cup toasted coconut
• 1/4 cup toasted chopped pecans