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 small bowl, dissolve baking soda in buttermilk; put aside.In 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.