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Italian Cream Cake
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 4
Found this on the back of a pack of sugar-haven't made it yet. I have to work up my nerve to try whipping egg whites lol.
Ingredients:
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
5 eggs, separated
2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (3 1/2 ounce) can coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
Directions:
1. Mix buttermilk and baking soda. let stand for a few minutes.
2. Cream together sugar, butter and shortening.
3. Add egg yolks, mixing well between each yolk.
4. Add milk mixture and flour gradually, alternating between each one.
5. Add vanilla, nuts and coconut. Beat well.
6. In separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Carefully fold into batter.
7. Pour into 3 well-greased 9 cake pans.
8. Bake st 325ยบ for 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool and frost with Cream Cheese Icing.
By RecipeOfHealth.com