Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, (softened to room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening (CRISCO)
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 5 large beaten egg whites ((they should be light and fluffy))
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, (softened to room temperature )
  • 8 ounce block cream cheese, (softened to room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 box (16 ounce) powdered sugar
  • shredded sweetened coconut and chopped pecans, (for topping)

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