2 c. sugar
1 stick butter
1 1/2 c. Crisco oil
5 eggs, separated
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
2 c. coconut
2 c. chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream together sugar, butter, Crisco and egg yolks. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into batter and pour into 3 greased and floured cake pans. For 3 layers, bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until done.

ICING:

8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
1 stick butter
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
If too thick use 1-2 tsp. milk

Cream together ingredients listed and spread on cake. Sprinkle with coconut and nuts, if desired.