INGREDIENTS
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1 stk butter, room temperature
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1/2 c shortening, crisco
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2 c sugar
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5 egg yolk
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5 egg whites, stiffly beaten-like meringue
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2 c cake flour
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1 tsp soda
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1 c buttermilk
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1 tsp vanilla
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1 c pecan nuts, chopped
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1 can(s) coconut ( i usually use 1 bag complete coconut flakes)
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Creamed Cheese Frosting:
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8 oz packaged cream cheese
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1 tsp vanilla
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1 bx powered sugar (3 3/4 cups)
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1/2 stk butter