1 stick butter
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
5 egg yolks
5 egg whites
2 c. cake flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. coconut
1 c. chopped nuts

Cream butter, shortening and sugar. Add the egg yolks and beat well. Sift flour and the soda together. Add alternately with milk, the nuts, coconut, and vanilla to the above mixture. Fold in the beaten egg whites. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes in two 9-inch layers.

ICING:

1 stick butter
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 lb. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Beat butter and cream cheese. Add the sugar gradually and beat until fluffy. Add the vanilla, sprinkle top of the cake with the nuts. You may use any other type of icing if you wish. I use different types frequently. This is our favorite cake recipe.