1 stick butter
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
5 egg yolks
2 c. cake flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. coconut
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans
5 egg whites, beaten until it peaks

Cream shortening, butter and sugar. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each. Sift flour with soda and add alternately with buttermilk. Add nuts, coconut and vanilla. Fold in beaten egg whites. Bake in three 9 inch cake pans which have been greased and floured. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until they test done.

CREAM CHEESE ICING:

1 box powdered sugar
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 stick butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream together cream cheese, butter, sugar and vanilla. Spread between layers, sides and on top. Garnish top of cake with coconut if desired. Keep chilled.