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

Cream together sugar, egg yolks, butter, and shortening. Add flour, baking soda, buttermilk, coconut, pecans, and vanilla. Fold in beaten egg whites.

Bake in 3 greased and floured 8-inch round cake pans at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Icing:

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

Cream together. Ice one layer at a time. Coconut can be sprinkled in between layers and on the sides and top.