Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Add buttermilk to the mixture, then gently beat in flour and baking soda until just combined.
- Fold in shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and melted butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar.
- Frost the layers of the cooled cake and garnish with chopped pecans and coconut flakes.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 7IUCalcium: 3mgIron: 5mg
Notes
This recipe is loved for its ease and irresistible flavor. A dessert that will impress your baking skills!
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