Italian Creme Cake Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup oleo (butter or margarine)
• 5 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3 1/2 ounces angel flake coconut (listed in recipe as small can of coconut)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup chopped nuts (pecan or walnut)
• 5 egg whites, beat stiff
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 2 cups flour
• 1 recipe cream cheese frosting (see notes)