INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup butter, 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 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup buttermilk
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1/2 cup Irish Cream (Bailey’s)
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3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted, to garnish
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1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted, to garnish