INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
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1/2 cup shortening
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2 cups sugar
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5 large eggs, separated
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 cup flaked coconut
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Nutty Cream Cheese Frosting
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Garnishes: toasted pecan halves, chopped pecans