Carolyn's Easy Pumpkin Cake

29 ounce can pumpkin puree (Not pumpkin pie filling)

12 ounce can evaporated milk

1 cup sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon nutmeg

3 eggs, beaten

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 box yellow cake mix, about 3 cups (You can make your own cake mix if you prefer. Here is the recipe.

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1/2 cup coconut

1 cup butter, melted

1 carton Cool Whip or Whipped cream

Mix pumpkin, evaporated milk, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, eggs, and salt together. Pour into 9X13 greased pan. Sprinkle 1 box of yellow cake mix over pumpkin. Sprinkle on chopped nuts and coconut. Pour melted butter over top and bake at 350 degrees F. for 50 minutes. Serve topped with cool whip or whipped cream.