1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
5 egg yolks
5 egg whites, beaten stiff
1 tsp. salt
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. nuts
1 c. coconut
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Cream butter, shortening and sugar well. Add slightly beaten egg yolks. Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk and add alternately with flour to which the salt has been added. Fold in egg whites. Add coconut, nuts and vanilla.

Bake in 3 (8-inch) pans at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Icing:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter
1 (1 lb.) box confectioners' sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Allow cream cheese and butter to soften. Cream together. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Beat until spreading consistency.