Black Walnut Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and Crisco.
2. 2
   Gradually add sugar, beating well on medium speed of electric mixer.
3. 3
   Add eggs yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. 4
   Combine buttermilk and soda. Stir until soda dissolves.
5. 5
   Add flour to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with flour.
6. 6
   Mix well after each addition.
7. 7
   Stir in vanilla, walnuts and coconut, stirring well.
8. 8
   Beat egg whites (at room temperature) with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
9. 9
   Fold gently into batter.