1 stick butter
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
5 egg yolks
2 c. plain flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 sm. can flake coconut
1 c. chopped nuts
5 stiffly beaten egg whites

Cream butter, shortening and sugar. Add yolks one at a time beating well. In glass put buttermilk and soda, stir well and let stand for at least 3 minutes. Add flour and buttermilk alternately. Beat well. Add flavoring, coconut and pecans. Fold in egg whites. Pour in 3 greased and floured pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

FROSTING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/2 stick butter
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts

Cream butter, cheese and add powdered sugar, nuts, and flavoring. Mix well and spread on cooled cakes.