1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter
2 c. sugar
5 eggs, separated (beat egg whites until stiff)
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. coconut
1 c. pecans, chopped

Cream butter, shortening and sugar thoroughly. Add egg yolks. Sift flour and soda. Add alternately with buttermilk. Blend in coconut, pecans and vanilla. Fold in egg whites. Make three 9 inch layers. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

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

Cream first 2 ingredients. Beat in sugar and vanilla.