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 c. chopped nuts
5 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1 c. coconut, if desired

Cream shortening, add sugar and beat until mixture is smooth, add egg yolks and beat well. Combine flour and soda, then add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in vanilla. Add coconut if desired. Add nuts. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour into greased and floured 9"x13" cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

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

Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add sugar and mix well. Add vanilla. Beat until smooth. Frost cooled cake. Top with chopped nuts.