2 c. sugar
1 stick butter
1/2 c. oil
5 egg yolks
5 egg whites
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
1/2 c. nuts
2 c. flaked coconut

Cream sugar, butter, oil and egg yolks until fluffy. Add flour, soda, buttermilk, vanilla, coconut and nuts. Mix well. Beat egg whites until thick. Fold into above mixture. Pour into three (9 inch) layer pans that have been greased and floured. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or 50 to 60 minutes if baked in a 9 x 13 inch pan.

FROSTING:

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

Beat until smooth. Spread on cool cake. Top with additional coconut and nuts if desired.