1 box Pillsbury Plus German chocolate cake mix

Mix according to package instructions except substitute buttermilk for the water called for in the recipe. (Using buttermilk gives the cake a homemade taste.) Divide batter into 4 round cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. Remove from pans and cool on racks.

ICING:

2 2/3 c. buttermilk
1 2/3 c. sugar
8 egg yolks, beaten
1 1/3 c. cream cheese
3 tsp. vanilla extract
2 2/3 c. flaked coconut
2 2/3 c. chopped pecans