ITALIAN CREAM CAKE 
5 egg yolks
2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 stick butter
1 c. oil
1 c. buttermilk
5 egg whites, beaten stiff
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. coconut
12/2 c. pecans
1/2 c. black walnuts
1 tsp. baking soda

Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg yolks, one at a time. Sift dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture alternating with milk. Add coconut, nuts and vanilla; fold in beaten egg whites. Bake in layers at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

ICING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/2 stick butter
1 box confectioner's sugar
1 to 2 tsp. vanilla

 

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