~ Nancy's italian cream cake Recipe ~

 
                         NANCY'S ITALIAN CREAM CAKE
 
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 Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cakes
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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      1/2   c            Shortening
    2       c            Sugar
    2       c            Sifted flour
    1       t            Soda
    1       cn           Coconut (3 1/2 oz)
      1/2   c            Oleo
    5                    Eggs, seperated
    1       c            Buttermilk
    1       t            Vanilla
    1       c            Pecans
 
   Cream shortening, oleo and sugar.  Add yolks one at a
   time - beat after each addition.  Put soda in
   buttermilk.  Add flour and milk alternately, begining
   and ending with flour.  Add vanilla, coconut and nuts.
   Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.  Bake in a greased
   and floured tube pan at 325 degrees for 1 hour.  Cool
   completely.
   
   FROSTING:
   
   8 oz. cream cheese           1 stick oleo 1 lb.
   powdered sugar 1 t. vanilla
   
   Cream softened cream cheese and oleo.  Add vanilla and
   beat in powdered sugar a little at a time.
  
 
 
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