5 egg whites
1 stick butter
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
5 egg yolks
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. nuts
1 c. firmly packed coconut

Beat egg whites until stiff. Beat butter, shortening, sugar, and yolks together well. Add flour, baking soda, vanilla, and buttermilk. Beat well. Add nuts and coconut. Carefully fold in the egg whites. Bake in 3 loaf pans or angel food pan at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.