This was my nana’s all-time favorite cake! Now I know why

Italian Cream Cake

Ingredients:

Cake:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups granulated sugar
5 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
Cream Cheese Frosting:

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Optional Garnish:

Additional chopped pecans and flaked coconut
Instructions:

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