Creme Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Cream shortening and margarine until even consistency.
3. 3
   Add sugar and vanilla, cream until even.
4. 4
   Add egg yolks 1 at a time, creaming after each addition.
5. 5
   In a separate bowl, mix the maraschino cherry juice and buttermilk.
6. 6
   In a separate bowl, mix the flour, salt, and baking soda.
7. 7
   Add half of the wet ingredients to the creamed mixture and then mix into the dry ingredients.
8. 8
   Repeat with the other half of ingredients.
9. 9
   Fold in coconut.
10. 10
    Beat egg whites to stiff peaks and fold into the mixture.
11. 11
    Divide mixture between 2 greased floured layer pans and bake for 45 minutes.
12. 12
    Remove from oven and cool completely before icing.
13. 13
    Icing: Beat first 4 ingredients until light and creamy.
14. 14
    Spread mixture/icing between layers and over entire surface.
15. 15
    Press toasted nuts around the periphery of the cake and arrange the remaining nuts on the top.