This was my nana’s all-time favorite cake! Now I know why

At room temperature, add 1/2 cup of unsalted butter.

half a cup of shortening

granulated sugar, 2 cups

Separated, five big eggs

1/4 teaspoon of pure vanilla essence

2 cups of AP flour

1/4 teaspoon of baking soda

Measure out one cup of buttermilk.

2/3 cup of flaked coconut

1 cup of toasted, chopped pecans

What you need for a cream cheese frosting:

8 oz of softened cream cheese

1/3 cup melted unsalted butter

1/8 teaspoon of strong vanilla flavoring

Sugar, powdered, four cups

For decoration, consider adding more chopped pecans and flaked coconut.

Being Ready

Set oven temperature to 350°F, or 175°C. Three 9-inch round cake pans should be greased and floured.