Triple-Layer Chocolate Cake

Name: Triple-Layer Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Desserts, Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 cups sugar; 5 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1 cup chopped pecans; CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch salt

Crunchy pecans and coconut fill each layer of this tempting cake spread with a homemade cream cheese frosting. Big slices are guaranteed to make eyes light up! —Abigail Rider, East Point, Kentucky

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
5 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt

Directions

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in coconut and pecans.
Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners’ sugar, cocoa, vanilla and salt; beat until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.