1 stick butter
1/2 c. Crisco
2 c. sugar
5 eggs, separated
2 c. plain flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (3 1/2 oz.) pkg. Angel Flake coconut
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. buttermilk

Cream sugar, butter, and Crisco together. Add 5 egg yolks, one at a time. Beat well after each addition. Add flour, soda, vanilla, coconut, and nuts alternately to above mixture with buttermilk. Beat 5 egg whites and fold into mixture; mix well. Makes 3 layers. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

ICING:

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

Mix well and spread on layers.