1 stick butter
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
5 egg yolks
2 c. plain flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 sm. can coconut
1 c. nuts, chopped
5 egg whites, beaten

Cream butter and shortening. Add sugar and beat well. Add egg yolks, one at a time. Sift flour and soda together. Add alternately with buttermilk, still using electric mixer. Add vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Fold in beaten egg whites. Pour into a greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/2 stick butter
1 box confectioners' sugar
1 tsp. vanilla