2 c. sugar
1 c. Crisco
1/2 c. butter
5 eggs, separated
1 tbsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted plain flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. coconut
1 c. pecans
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream sugar and Crisco well. Add butter and beat until fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each. Add vanilla and buttermilk alternately with flour which has salt and soda in it. Fold in coconut, pecans and beaten egg whites. Makes 4 layers. Bake at 325 degrees.

FROSTING:

1 box powdered sugar
1 stick butter
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese
1 tsp. vanilla