This was my nana’s all-time favorite cake

Ingredients:

1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)

1/2 cup shortening

2 cups granulated sugar

5 large eggs, separated

1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup buttermilk

1 cup flaked coconut

1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)

Cream cheese frosting ingredients:

8 ounces cream cheese (softened)

1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

4 cups powdered sugar

Additional chopped pecans and flaked coconut for garnish.