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Italian Cream Cake

Delicious Italian Cream Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

This Italian Cream Cake is a moist, delightful dessert featuring layers of coconut and pecans topped with rich cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 610
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • 9-inch cake pans
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans.
  2. Cream together 1 cup softened butter and 2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  5. Combine buttermilk with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  7. Fold in shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
  8. Divide batter evenly among pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let cakes cool completely on wire racks.
Frosting Preparation
  1. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, beating until fluffy.
  3. Assemble cake by layering with frosting between each layer and on top. Garnish with extra pecans and toasted coconut if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 6gFat: 33g

Notes

For a unique twist, substitute pecans with walnuts or add a touch of lemon zest or almond extract for added depth.

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