Incredibly Delicious Italian Cream Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 cups white sugar
• 5 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 pound cream cheese
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons light cream
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts