1/2 c Shortening
2 c Sugar
2 c Sifted flour
1 ts Soda
1 cn Coconut (3 1/2 oz)
1/2 c Oleo
5 Eggs, seperated
1 c Buttermilk
1 ts Vanilla
1 c Pecans
Cream shortening, oleo and sugar. Add yolks one at a time – beat
after each addition. Put soda in buttermilk. Add flour and milk
alternately, begining and ending with flour. Add vanilla, coconut and
nuts. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Bake in a greased and
floured tube pan at 325 degrees for 1 hour. Cool completely.
FROSTING:
8 oz. cream cheese 1 stick oleo 1 lb. powdered sugar 1 t.
vanilla
Cream softened cream cheese and oleo. Add vanilla and beat in
powdered sugar a little at a time.
Yields
12 Servings