This was my nana’s all-time favorite cake! Now I know why

Italian Cream Cake

Ingredients:

Cake:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 5 large eggs, separated
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped toasted pecans

Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Optional Garnish:

• Additional chopped pecans and flaked coconut

Instructions:

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