2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. coconut
1 c. pecans
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 stick butter
5 eggs, room temp.
1/2 c. Wesson oil

Blend together sugar, oil and butter. Separate eggs. Add yolks, one at a time. Blend after each addition. Add flour alternately with buttermilk and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Add vanilla, coconut and pecans. Fold in egg whites. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes in 3 greased and floured 9" pans.

POWDERED ICING:

1 c. sugar
8 oz. cream cheese
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. pecans
1 stick butter

Blend together cream cheese, butter, and vanilla. Add pecans and powdered sugar.