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> Looks good to me and anything with coconut is a must try!
> Thanks for the recipe.
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> On 23 Nov 2005 08:00:20 -0800, Sheldon wrote:
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>> Chocolate Italian Cake
>>
>> This wonderful cake is a chocolate version of the classic Italian Cream
>> Cake.
>>
>> 5 large eggs, separated
>> 1/2 cup butter, softened
>> 1/2 cup shortening
>> 2 cups sugar
>> 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
>> 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
>> 1 teaspoon baking soda
>> 1 cup buttermilk
>> 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
>> 2/3 cup finely chopped pecans
>> 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
>> Chocolate-Cream Cheese Frosting
>> Garnish: pecan halves
>>
>> Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks
>> form; set aside.
>> Beat butter and shortening until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating
>> well. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each
>> addition.
>>
>> Combine flour, cocoa, and baking soda; add to butter mixture
>> alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
>> Beat at low speed until blended after each addition. Stir in coconut,
>> chopped pecans, and vanilla. Fold in egg whites. Pour batter into 3
>> greased and floured 8-inch round cakepans.
>>
>> Bake at 325° for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in
>> center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove cake layers to
>> wire racks, and cool completely.
>>
>> Spread Chocolate-Cream Cheese Frosting between layers and on top and
>> sides of cake. Garnish, if desired.

Didn't he hate italians ....?
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