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

Cream sugar, butter, oil and egg yolks. Add flour, soda, buttermilk, nuts, vanilla and coconut. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Makes 3 layers. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Cake is better after sitting for 2 or 3 days.

FROSTING (x 1 1/2 for Italian cake) :
8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 stick butter, softened
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine.