1 c. buttermilk
5 eggs
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. coconut
1 tsp. baking soda
1 stick butter
2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 c. nuts, chopped

ICING:

1 (8 oz.) Philadelphia cream cheese
1 stick butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 box powdered sugar

Have ingredients at room temperature. Beat sugar, butter and shortening. Separate eggs. Add egg yolks, flour, coconut, nuts and vanilla to sugar mixture. Put soda in buttermilk; add alternately with dry ingredients. Fold in beaten egg whites. Bake at 325 degrees in three layers. Let set in pan 15 minutes before removing. Cover with icing.