1 c. oil
2 c. sugar
1 stick butter
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
2 c. flour
5 eggs (save whites)
1 c. flake coconut
1 tsp. vanilla

Blend butter and oil with sugar, beat until fluffy. Add egg yolks one at a time and vanilla. Sift flour and soda together, alternate with flour and milk to above. Fold in coconut and nuts. Gently fold in beaten egg whites. Pour into 3 greased and floured pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.