Ingredients

  • 12-1 cup butter
  • 12 cup shortening
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 5 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup coconut
  • 1 cup nuts, chopped
  • 1 container cream cheese
  • 12 cup shortening
  • 1 lb powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon butter

Method

  • Beat butter& shortening.
  • add sugar.
  • add yolks mix together.
  • add flour alternate with buttermilk& beat.
  • Add vanilla.
  • fold in coconut, chopped nuts, fold in whites.
  • grease three 9 inch pans, bake at 350F degrees for 23-25 minutes .
  • -----Icing----------.
  • Put on top of the 3 layers.
  • Do Not Put On Sides.
  • Top with nuts.