Ingredients

  • 1 stick margarine
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla
  • 1 small can coconut
  • 1 c. chopped pecans
  • 5 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Method

  • Cream margarine and shortening.
  • Add sugar and beat until mixture is smooth.
  • Add egg yolks and beat well.
  • Add soda to buttermilk.
  • Add alternately with flour.
  • Add vanilla, coconut and pecans.
  • Fold in egg whites.
  • Bake in three 8-inch layer cake pans.
  • Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
  • Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.