Italian Creme Cake
["1 c buttermilk", "1 t soda", "2 c sugar", "1/4 lb margarine", "1/2 c shortening", "5 egg yolks", "2 c flour", "1 t vanilla", "5 egg whites, stiffly beaten", "1 c chopped pecans", "1 sm can chopped coconut"]
["Combine buttermilk and soda and let stand for a few minutes. Cream together sugar, margarine, and shortening.", "Add egg yolks one at a time.", "Add flour alternately with buttermilk mixture.", "Fold in vanilla, eggs whites, pecans and coconut.", "Bake at 325 degrees for approximately 25-30 in 3 greased pans."]
["buttermilk", "soda", "sugar", "margarine", "shortening", "egg yolks", "flour", "vanilla", "egg whites", "pecans", "coconut"]