Incredibly Delicious Italian Cream Cake

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
• 1/2 pound 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

Directions

Makes 1 - 3 layer 9 inch round cake (12 servings).

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.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: www.allrecipes.com
Submitted By: Meryl
merstar@earthlink.net
Incredibly Delicious Italian Cream Cake