CAKE
½ cup butter-flavored shortening
½ cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
5 eggs, separated (room temperature)
3 teaspoons real vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
1½ teaspoons baking soda
1 cup real buttermilk, (room temperature)
1½ cup finely shredded sweetened coconut flakes
FROSTING
16 oz cream cheese, room tempt.
½ cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1½ cups finely shredded sweetened coconut
1½ cups pecans pieces