Walnut-Coconut Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and shortening; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. 3
   Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk.
4. 4
   Stir in vanilla.
5. 5
   Add chopped walnuts and coconut, blending well.
6. 6
   Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
7. 7
   Fold egg whites into batter.
8. 8
   Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until done.
9. 9
   Cool completely and frost with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.