1/2 c. Crisco
2 c. flour
2 c. coconut
1 stick butter
1 c. buttermilk
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
5 eggs

Cream shortening and sugar; add egg yolks. Add flour wit milk, add coconut and pecans. Beat egg whites stiff and fold in. Bake at 325 degrees about 45 minutes or until done. Makes 3 layers.

ICING:

8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
1 box powdered sugar
1 stick butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Have cream cheese and butter at room temperature. Mix together with mixer then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla. Sprinkle coconut and pecans on top.