INGREDIENTS
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Serves 10
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Cake:
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
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5 large eggs, separated and at room temperature
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4 oz unsalted butter plus 1/4 teaspoon salt (omit salt if using salted)
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1/2 cup shortening (3.5 oz)
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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2 cups all purpose flour,
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2/3 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
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1 cup angel flake shredded, sweetened coconut ( 3.5 oz)
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Frosting:
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12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened plus 1/4 teaspoon salt
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(omit if using salted)
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12 oz cream cheese, softened
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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5 1/2 cups powdered sugar, not sifted (about 1 ½ pounds)