2 c. sugar
1/2 c. Crisco
1 stick butter
5 eggs, separated
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
1 sm. can coconut
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. pecans

Cream sugar, Crisco and butter. Separate eggs and add yolks, 1 at a time. Add soda to buttermilk. Add buttermilk and flour alternately. Add coconut, vanilla and chopped pecans. Fold in beaten egg whites. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 or 30 minutes. Makes 3 layers.

ICING:

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

Cream together cheese, butter and vanilla. Add powdered sugar.