Ingredients
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1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
5 large eggs
2 c. plain flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. cocoa
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. flaked coconut
1 tsp. vanilla
Cream Cheese Frosting
pecan halves for garnish
Preparation
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Beat butter and shortening at medium speed until fluffy; gradually add sugar, beating well.
Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition.
Combine flour, baking soda and cocoa; add to cream mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
Mix after each addition.
Stir in pecans, coconut and vanilla.
Beat egg whites at high speed until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.
Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 8-inch round cake pans.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes.
Let cool completely.
Spread Cream Cheese Frosting.
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