Italian Cream Cake

  • SPECIAL OCCASION CAKE Decorate this cake with chopped or whole pecan halves for a pretty presentation and extra texture. | ANGELINA LARUE
    SPECIAL OCCASION CAKE Decorate this cake with chopped or whole pecan halves for a pretty presentation and extra texture. | ANGELINA LARUE

    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…