Cream sugar and shortening; add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each. Add flour alternately with buttermilk and soda. Add vanilla. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; fold in. Gently stir in nuts and coconut.Bake about 25 minutes at 325° in 3 9 inch pans. Frost with cream cheese frosting.
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