1 stick butter
1 c. shortening
5 egg yolks
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
5 egg whites, beaten until fluffy
2 c. sugar
1 sm. can coconut
1 c. chopped pecans
2 c. flour

Cream butter and shortening. Add sugar and cream well; add egg yolks and beat. Combine flour, soda, coconut and 1/2 nuts to creamed mixture. Add vanilla. Stir in buttermilk, fold in beaten egg whites. Bake 30-35 minutes in 8 inch layers or in a 9 x 13 inch greased and floured pan at 350 degrees.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

1 (8 oz.) cream cheese
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 stick butter
1 box confectioners' sugar

Mix well and add vanilla. Spread on layers. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Double recipe if you make 3 layers.