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Coconut Filled Nut Torte Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening & sugar until light & fluffy.
Step #2 Add egg whites & extract; mix well.
Step #3 Combine the flour, bakign powder & salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
Step #4 Fold in nuts.
Step #5 Pour into three greased & floured 9 inch round baking pans.
Step #6 Bake at 350 for 20-25 mins or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Step #7 Cool for 10 mins; remove this from pans to wire racks.
Step #8 In a large saucepan, mix the evaporated milk, sugar, butter & egg yolks.
Step #9 Cook & stir over med-heat/flame for 10-12 mins or until mixture is thickened & reaches 160.
Step #10 Remove from the heat; stir in the vanilla.
Step #11 Stir in coconut & nuts.
Step #12 Cool to about room temp.
Step #13 In a small mixing bowl, beat butter, cream cheese & vanilla until smooth.
Step #14 Gradually add confectioners' sugar.
Step #15 Beat in milk until light & fluffy.
Step #16 Spread filling between cake layers.
Step #17 Frost top & sides of cake.
Step #18 Garnish with pecans if desired.
Step #19 Store in the refrigerator.
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