1 stick butter
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
5 egg yolks
2 c. cake flour
5 egg whites
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 sm. can coconut
1 c. pecans

Cream butter and shortening. Add sugar and beat well. Add egg yolks, one at a time. Sift flour and soda together, add flour and buttermilk alternately, with sugar and shortening mixture. Add vanilla, coconut, and nuts. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Bake in 3 layer pans, 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

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

Cream the cheese and butter. Add sugar and vanilla. Add chopped pecans. Spread on layers and sides.

NOTE: Use three 8 inch cake pans or two 9 inch pans.