Harvard Beet Cake

Mix flour, salt and baking soda together and set aside.

In a bowl combine rest of ingredients except nuts and coconut and mix together.

If beets are sliced, not diced, then cut them into smaller pieces.

Beat mixture until well combined, about 3 minutes; add flour mixture and beat in, then stir in nuts and coconut. Batter will be reddish in color but will turn brown when baked. Spoon into greased and floured 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan and bake at 350° for 50 or 60 minutes, testing with a toothpick to see if it comes out clean.

For a glass pan, reduce oven heat to 325°.

Cool and cut into squares.

Keeps well in covered container.