1 stick butter
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
5 egg yolks
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 sm. can flake coconut
1 c. pecans, separated

Cream together butter, shortening and sugar. Add egg yolks and beat well. Combine flour and soda; alternating with buttermilk. Stir well. Stir in vanilla, coconut and 1/2 cup pecans. Mix well. Beat egg whites and fold into batter. Bake on 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes using either 3 (8") pans or 9 1/2" x 13" pans.

ICING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/2 stick butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 box confectioners' sugar

Beat cheese and butter. Add rest.