2 c. sugar
1 stick butter, softened
1/2 c. oil
5 eggs, separated
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. coconut
2 c. plain flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. chopped pecans

(Makes 3 layers.)

Separate eggs, cream sugar and butter, add oil, egg yolks, and vanilla. Mix well. Add flour, soda, buttermilk; add pecans and coconut last. Mix well. Beat egg whites stiff and fold into batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Let cool.

ICING:

8 oz. cream cheese
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans
1 stick butter, softened
1 lb. powdered sugar
Sm. amount of milk, teaspoon at a time

Mix cream cheese and butter, add vanilla and nuts. Add powdered sugar in small amounts - then add milk in small amounts.