Incredibly Delicious Italian Cream Cake

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 1 teaspoon baking soda 
• 0.5 cup butter 
• 1 cup buttermilk 
• 1 cup coconut or flaked
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar 
• 8 ounces cream cheese 
• 5  eggs 
• 2 cups flour all-purpose
• 2 tablespoons cup heavy whipping cream light
• 0.5 cup shortening 
• 1 cup coconut or sweetened flaked
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 0.5 cup walnuts chopped
• 2 cups sugar white

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• toothpicks

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 9 inch round cake pans. In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the buttermilk; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter, shortening and white sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in the eggs, buttermilk mixture, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 cup coconut, baking powder and flour. Stir until just combined.
4. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
6. To Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
7. Mix in a small amount of cream to attain the desired consistency. Stir in chopped nuts and remaining flaked coconut.
8. Spread between layers and on top and sides of cooled cake.