Harvard Beet Cake
["1 c. oil", "2 Tbsp. butter or margarine", "2 c. sugar", "3 large eggs", "2 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 c. cottage cheese", "1 c. (8 oz. can) crushed pineapple, undrained", "1 c. canned Harvard beets, diced", "2 1/2 c. flour", "2 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 c. chopped nuts", "1/2 c. shredded coconut"]
["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\u00b0 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\u00b0.", "Cool and cut into squares.", "Keeps well in covered container."]
["oil", "butter", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "cottage cheese", "pineapple", "beets", "flour", "baking soda", "salt", "nuts", "shredded coconut"]