Italian Coconut Cream Cake

By izzie

Ingredients

• Icing:
• 2 cups sugar
• 5 egg yolks (retain whites)
• 1 stick butter
• 1/2 c. shortening
• 2 c. all purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 c. buttermilk ( 1 tbsp.lemon juice to 1 c. milk)
• 2 c. coconut
• 1/2 c. pecan pieces
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 1 stick butter
• 1 box powdered sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

Cream first 4 ingredients. Add the remaining ingredients. Fold in the beaten egg whites. Cook at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

For icing: Spread coconut on top.

Buttermilk can be made by putting 1 tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar in 1 cup milk.