Delmonico Nut Cake

Directions

1. 1
   In large bowl of electric mixer, cream butter or margarine and shortening thoroughly.
2. 2
   Gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Add egg yolks and vanilla.
4. 4
   Sift flour with soda three times, then add to batter alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry mixture.
5. 5
   By hand stir in coconut.
6. 6
   Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.
7. 7
   Stir in heaping tablespoon into batter and beat by hand vigorously until blended, then carefully fold in remaining egg whites.
8. 8
   Turn into greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish lined with waxed paper.
9. 9
   Bake at 325° (or 350° for metal), 1 hour or until cake tests done or bake in greased, floured 8-inch pans at 350° for 25 minutes or until done.