White Christmas Cake

Directions

In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.

Remove from the heat; stir in confectionery coating until melted.

Cool for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.

Add egg yolks; mix well.

Beat in coating and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.

Mix well.

Stir in the coconut and pecans.

Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into the batter. pour into three greased and floured 8- in. square baking pans. Bake at 350℉ (180℃) for 25 to 30 minutes or until cake tests done.

Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove to wire rack to cool completely.

Combine frosting ingredients ina mixing bowl; beat well.

Frost tops of two layers; stack on serving plat with plain layer on top.

Frost top and side of cake.