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

Beat egg whites until stiff. Set aside to fold in later. Cream butter, shortening, and sugar. Add egg yolks one at a time and beat well. Combine flour and soda. Add to creamed mixture with buttermilk alternately. Stir in vanilla and coconut. Fold in egg whites.

Bake in three 8 inch greased and floured cake pans at 350°F for 25 minutes. Ice with cream cheese icing.

Cream Cheese Icing:

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

Cream cheese and butter should be soft. Beat cream cheese with butter. Add vanilla and sugar. Cream together. Ice cake. Add coconut and nuts for garnish.