2 c. sugar
1 stick butter
1/2 c. Crisco
5 egg yolks, beaten
1 c. buttermilk
2 c. plain flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. coconut
1 c. chopped nuts

Have eggs at room temperature, separated. Beat white first. Mix sugar, butter, Crisco and yolks well. Add buttermilk and flour alternately. Fold in 5 egg whites. Add nuts, coconut and vanilla. Bake at 350 degrees until done.

ICING:

1 (8 oz.) cream cheese
1 box powdered sugar
1/2 c. Crisco
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 tsp. lemon juice

Have cheese at room temperature. Add remaining ingredients, blending well. Ice cake.