1 c. shortening
3 c. sugar
6 egg yolks
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. buttermilk
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 c. flaked coconut
1 c. chopped pecans
6 egg whites, beaten stiff

Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg yolks and vanilla. Add buttermilk, flour, soda and salt alternately to mixture (1/3 at a time). Stir in coconut and pecans. Fold in egg whites. Bake in greased and floured tube pan at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes.