2 c. sugar
5 eggs, separated
2 sticks butter
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
2 c. coconut
1 c. pecans

Cream sugar, egg yolks and butter. Mix in flour, buttermilk, coconut, and pecans. Gently fold in beaten egg whites. Bake in three 8 inch greased and floured pans at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

ICING:

Cream together 8 ounces cream cheese, 1 stick butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 box powdered sugar. Frost tops of layers; cover with coconut.