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    Delicious Italian Cream Cake


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    List of Ingredients




    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

    Recipe



    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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