Incredibly Delicious Italian Cream Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 cups white sugar
• 5 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons light cream
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease three 9 inch round cake pans. in a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the buttermilk; set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter, shortening and white sugar until light and fluffy. mix in the eggs, buttermilk mixture, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 cup coconut, baking powder and flour. stir until just combined. pour batter into the prepared pans.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. allow to cool.
• to make frosting: in a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and confectioners' sugar. beat until light and fluffy. mix in a small amount of cream to attain the desired consistency. stir in chopped nuts and remaining flaked coconut. spread between layers and on top and sides of cooled cake.