Black Walnut Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and shortening in bowl until light and fluffy. Add sugar gradually.
2. 2
   Blend in egg yolks.
3. 3
   Add flour alternately with buttermilk mixed with the soda.
4. 4
   Stir in vanilla, walnuts and coconut.
5. 5
   Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
6. 6
   Fold egg whites into batter.
7. 7
   Put into 3 greased and floured 9-inch pans.
8. 8
   Bake at 350° until cake pulls from side of pan.
9. 9
   Frost with cream cheese frosting.