1 stick butter
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
5 egg yolks
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. plain flour
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. pecans
1 c. coconut
5 egg whites, beaten

Cream butter, shortening and sugar. Add egg yolks. Sift soda and flour; add to mixture alternating with buttermilk. Stir in vanilla, nuts and coconut. Fold in beaten egg whites. Bake in three 9 inch pans coated with shortening and flour. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

ICING:

1 (8 oz.) cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 c. soft shortening
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix all ingredients. If too thick, add small amount milk until spreading consistency is reached.