Italian Cream Cake With Frosting
["2 c. sugar", "1 c. buttermilk", "1 tsp. soda", "5 eggs, separated", "1 stick oleo", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. pecans", "1 c. coconut", "1/2 c. shortening", "2 c. sifted flour"]
["Combine soda and buttermilk and let stand for a few minutes. Beat egg whites until stiff.", "Cream the sugar, oleo and shortening. Add egg yolks, one at a time.", "Beat after each.", "Add buttermilk alternately with flour to creamed mixture.", "Stir in vanilla and fold in egg whites.", "Add pecans and coconut.", "Put in 3 greased and floured pans.", "Bake at 325\u00b0 for 25 minutes."]
["sugar", "buttermilk", "soda", "eggs", "oleo", "vanilla", "pecans", "coconut", "shortening", "flour"]