"A Southern Classic that’s far from Italian, but delicious in it’s own right. A deliciously light and airy buttermilk cake filled with pecans and coconut wrapped in a creamy, rich frosting of cream cheese, brown sugar, pecans and toasted coconut. It's a dessert dream come true!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all-purpose flour (spoon & level method)
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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8 tablespoons, softened
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1/2 cup vegetable shortening
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2 cups sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
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5 eggs, separated
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
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1 cup chopped toasted pecans
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8oz cream cheese, room temperature
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4oz butter, room temperature
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¾ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup powdered sugar
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½ cup chopped toasted pecans
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½ cup toasted shredded sweetened coconut
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1/4 tsp salt