Black Walnut Coconut Cake

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup canola oil
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons coconut extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped black walnuts
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon coconut extract

1. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, buttermilk, oil, eggs and extract until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in coconut and walnuts.
2. Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325u0b0 for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until slightly reduced. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and extract.
4. Remove cake from pan to a wire rack. Poke holes in warm cake with a skewer; slowly pour syrup over cake. Cool completely before cutting.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/black-walnut-coconut-cake/ (may not work)