2 c. sugar
1/2 c. Crisco
1/2 stick butter
5 egg yolks
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
2 c. coconut
1 c. pecans, chopped
5 egg whites, beaten until stiff

Cream sugar, Crisco and butter. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Mix together flour, soda and salt, then add to creamed mixture alternating with buttermilk. Add pecans and coconut. Last fold in egg whites. Pour into greased and floured pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. This recipe needs three 9 inch pans. Ice while hot.

ICING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 stick butter
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 box powdered sugar

Blend to spreading consistency.