Italian Cream Cake

Directions

1. Beat egg whites until stiff and set aside. Cream butter, shortening and sugar. Add yolks one at a time, beating after each addition.
2. Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk and add alternately with flour to creamed mixture. Add coconuts, nuts, and vanilla. Fold in egg whites.
3. Pour into 3 greased and floured 9 inch round cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes.