Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 5 eggs, separated
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 12-1 cup oleo
  • 12 cup shortening
  • 2 cups sifted flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup chopped english walnuts
  • 1 (14 ounce) package coconut
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 12-1 cup oleo
  • 1 (1 lb) box powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Method

  • Combine baking soda and buttermilk; set aside for a few minutes.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff; then cream sugar, oleo and shortening.
  • Add egg yolks, one at a time; beat well.
  • Add buttermilk and flour, a little at a time.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Fold all of this mixture into the egg whites.
  • Add coconut and nuts.
  • Bake in 3 (8-inch) pans at 325 for 25 minutes or longer if needed.
  • Ice with Philadelphia Cream Cheese Icing.
  • Combine all icing ingredients and mix well.
  • Ice cake and enjoy.