1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
5 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
11 ounces cream cheese
3/4 cup butter6 cups confectioners’ sugar
1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped pecans.