½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
½ cup vegetable shortening
2 cups granulated sugar
5 eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
6 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Pecans to dec…