1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. sugar
1 c. butter
5 eggs, separated
2 c. sifted flour
1 c. chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla
1 sm. can coconut

Add soda to milk, let stand. Cream sugar and butter, adding egg yolks, beaten. Add milk alternately with flour to creamed mixture. Add vanilla. Fold in beaten egg whites. Gently stir in pecans and coconut. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes in three 9-inch pans.

FROSTING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 tsp. vanilla
1 lb. powdered sugar
1/2 c. butter