Fresh Orange Italian Cream Cake
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
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1/2 cup shortening
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2 cups sugar
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5 large eggs, separated
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
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Fresh Orange Curd (recipe below)
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3 cups Pecan-Cream Cheese Frosting
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1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut, lightly toasted (optional)
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Glazed Pecan Halves (optional)
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Fresh Orange Curd
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Yield: Makes about 3 cups
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Ingredients:
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1 cup sugar
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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2 cups fresh orange juice (about 4 pounds navel oranges)
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3 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1/4 cup butter
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1 tablespoon grated orange rind
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Pecan-Cream Cheese Frosting
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Yield: Makes about 4 cups
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Ingredients:
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1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 (16-ounce) package powdered sugar
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1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
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