1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. butter
2 c. sugar
5 eggs, separate
2 c. cake flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. pecans
1 can flaked coconut

Cream butters and sugar. Add egg yolks, one at a time. Beat well after each. Sift flour and soda. Add alternately with buttermilk. Beat well. Add vanilla, nuts and coconut. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Grease three 9 inch pans very well because it sticks easily. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

FROSTING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/4 c. butter
1 lb. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream together butter and cream cheese. Add sugar and vanilla. "My Mom's favorite."