coconut - filled nut torte

Ingredients For coconut - filled nut torte

• CAKE
• 2/3 c

  shortening
• 1 2/3 c

  sugar
• 5

  egg whites
• 2 1/4 tsp

  baking powder
• 1 tsp

  almond extract
• 2 1/4 c

  all purpose flour
• 1 tsp

  salt
• 1 1/4 c

  milk
• 1/2 c

  finely chopped almonds
• 1/2 c

  finely chopped hazel nuts
• FILLING
• 1 can

  ( 5 ounces ) evaporated milk
• 3/4 c

  sugar
• 6 Tbsp

  butter, cubed
• 3

  egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 1 tsp

  vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 c

  flaked coconut
• 1/2 c

  each, chopped hazel nuts, chopped pecans, chopped walnuts
• FROSTING
• 3/4 c

  butter, softened
• 2 pkg

  ( 3 ounces each ) cream cheese, softened
• 1 tsp

  vanilla extract
• 3 c

  confectioners' sugar
• 2 Tbsp

  milk
• pecan halves, optional, for garnish