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

Cream butter, shortening, sugar and egg yolks (add yolks one at a time). Add dry ingredients, alternated with liquids. Add coconut, pecans, then fold in egg whites. Pour into 3 - 9 inch cake pans and bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

ICING:

Cream 1 stick butter and 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese. Add:
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. coconut