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

Cream sugar, butter, shortening and vanilla. Add egg yolks, one at a time. Sift flour and soda and add to the above mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites and add coconut and nuts. Pour into 3 well greased and floured 9 inch pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until well done and brown.

FROSTING:

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

Frost between layers and on top.