Italian Chocolate Cake

== Description ==
== Ingredients ==
* 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 tsp. baking soda
* 1 cup buttermilk
* 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
* 2/3 cup finely chopped pecans
* 2 tsp. vanilla extract
* chocolate cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows
* Garnish: pecan halves
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== Directions ==
# 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 cake pans.
# Bake at 325 °F., 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.
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== Contributed by ==
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