Preheat oven to 350°F.
In mixing bowl, beat sugar, vegetable oil or shortening, eggs and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg; slowly beat into egg mixture.
Blend well.
Stir in pecans, raisins and tomatoes.
Pour into greased 9x13-inch pan.
Top with coconut if desired.
Bake for one hour, or until wooden pick or cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.