Coconut Cream Cake | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 5 large eggs, separated
• 2 cups bleached all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup ground pecans
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups frozen unsweetened flaked coconut, defrosted
• One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 pounds confectionersí sugar (about 6 cups), sifted
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 cup pecan pieces