2 cups sifted flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup butter or regular margarine

1/2 cup shortening

2 cups sugar

5 eggs, separated

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup buttermilk

1 1/3 cups flaked coconut

1 cup chopped pecans

Creamy Pecan Frosting (recipe follows)

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