Italian Cream Cake

Ingredients

For the Cake Layers:

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted  butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk room temperature
  • 5 large eggs separated, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 1/2 cups pecans toasted and chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

For the  Cream Cheese  Frosting:

  • 24 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 9 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For Decoration:

  • 1 cup pecans toasted and finely chopped
  • 1 cup coconut toasted
  • Extra pecan halves for top decoration

How To Make Italian Cream Cake

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