Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • ½ cup shortening
  • ½ cup butter (softened)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temp)
  • 1/2 cup butter (at room temp)
  • 3.5-4 cups confectioner’s sugar
  • 1-2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon butter flavoring (optional)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F. Grease a 9x13 pan by spraying it with cooking spray and then setting it aside.
  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the shortening, butter, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and beat well until smooth, scraping sides as needed (about two minutes).
  • In a separate small bowl, stir together the flour and baking soda. Add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the egg mixture and mix until well blended and completely smooth (about two more minutes). Add in the coconut and vanilla extract and mix until well incorporated.
  • Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.