ITALIAN CREAM CAKE

1 stick butter
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. Crisco
1 c. buttermilk
2 c. flour
5 egg yolks
5 egg whites
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. nuts
1 can angel flake coconut

Cream shortening (butter and Crisco) and sugar. Add egg yolks and beat well. Combine flour and soda. Add to creamed mixture with buttermilk alternately. Stir in vanilla, coconut and nuts. Fold in beaten egg whites. Bake in greased and floured pans at 350 degrees for 25 minutes for layers.

Serves 8 to 10.