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05-12-2015, 12:24 PM
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ngredients

* 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 flaked coconut


Method

1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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.

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