2 c. sugar
1 c. Crisco
4 eggs
1/4 c. cocoa
2 c. flour
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
Dash of salt

Cream shortening and sugar; separate eggs. Add yolks, one at a time. Add flour and milk; beat. Fold in beaten egg whites and beat. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

ICING:

1 c. sugar
1 c. Pet milk
1 stick butter
1 tsp. vanilla
3 beaten egg yolks
1 c. coconut
1 c. pecans

Cook sugar, milk, egg yolks, and butter until thick. Add coconut and pecans.