Ingredients
- 1 c buttermilk
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 c butter
- 1/2 c shortening
- 2 c white sugar
- 5 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 c flaked coconut
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces of cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups icing sugar
- 2 tablespoons light cream
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 c sweetened coconut
How To Make It
Preheat oven 350 degrees F Greased 3 9-inch round cake pans. In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda in buttermilk; put aside. In a bowl, cream 1/2 c butter, shortening also white sugar to light & fluffy. Stir in eggs, buttermilk mixture, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 cup coconut, baking powder, and flour. Stir until just combined.
Pour batter to prepared pans.Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool.To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and icing sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Stir in a small amount of cream to achieve desired consistency. Stir in chopped walnuts and remaining shredded coconut. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cooled cake.