1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
1/2 c. shortening
5 egg yolks
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. vanilla
5 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1 c. chopped pecans
1 small pkg. coconut flakes

Combine buttermilk and baking soda and let stand for a few minutes. Cream together sugar, butter, and shortening. Add egg yolks one at a time. Add flour alternately with buttermilk mixture. Fold in vanilla, eggs whites, pecans and coconut.

Bake at 325°F for approximately 25-30 in 3 greased pans.