Italian Cream Cake

Dad was a baker by profession. I loved baking and cooking with him when I was a kid. I am a grandmother of 5 and love nothing better than baking/cooking for family and friends at our beachside home.

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

½ cup shortening

2 cups granulated sugar

5 large eggs, separated

1 Tbsp. vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 cup buttermilk

1 cup flaked coconut

Nutty Cream Cheese Frosting

Garnishes: toasted pecan halves, chopped pecans

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