1 stick butter
1/2 c. Crisco
2 c. sugar
2 c. flour (self-rising)
5 egg yolks
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. coconut
1 c. pecans
5 egg whites

Cream butter, Crisco, sugar and egg yolks. Add stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour into three 9-inch greased and floured pans.

Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.

Cream Cheese Frosting:

16 oz. cream cheese
1 box powdered sugar
1 stick butter
1 tbsp. vanilla

Cream butter and cream cheese together. Stir in sugar. Add vanilla. Beat well.