Italian Cream Cake (From Beth Lott's Mom) Recipe

• 1/2 c. shortening room temperature
• 1 stk butter room temperature
• 2 c. sugar
• 5 x Large eggs separated, and at room temperature
• 2 c. flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 c. buttermilk room temperature
• 2 c. shredded coconut
• 1 c. finely-minced pecans or possibly walnuts
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 pkt cream cheese - (8 ounce) room temperature
• 1/4 c. butter softened, and at room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 box powdered sugar - (16 ounce) sifted
• 3/4 c. finely-minced pecans or possibly walnuts

Directions