Decadent Italian Cream Cake
"This is my Mama’s recipe and this luscious cake was always part of our Thanksgiving and Christmas dessert lineup. Many holiday memories are tied to this rich, creamy, decadent cake...."
INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE CAKE:
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½ cups Butter, Room Temperature, No Substitutes
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½ cups Good Shortening
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2 cups Sugar
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5 Large Eggs, Separated
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1 cup Buttermilk
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1 teaspoon Good Vanilla
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2 cups All-purpose Flour
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1 teaspoon Baking Soda
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1 teaspoon Salt
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1 cup Shredded Or Flaked Sweetened Coconut
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1 cup Chopped Pecans
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FOR THE FROSTING:
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1 stick Butter, Softened
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1 package Cream Cheese (8 0z.), Softened
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1 teaspoon Good Vanilla
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1 pound Powdered Sugar
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Chopped Pecans For Garnish
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