1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. Crisco
2 c. sugar
5 eggs, separated
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. chopped black walnuts
1 (3 oz.) can flaked coconut
1/2 c. cream or tartar

This makes 3 layers. Prepare 3 cake pans.

Mix and bake.

CREAM CHEESE FILLING:

3/4 c. butter, softened
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
6 3/4 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract