Description
This Italian Cream Cake is a rich and moist dessert layered with cream cheese frosting and garnished with coconut and pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, vegetable oil, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the vanilla extract and buttermilk to the mixture, blending thoroughly.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Fold in the shredded coconut and chopped nuts.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the cake batter.
- Pour the batter into greased cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- Frost the cooled cakes and garnish with pecans and coconut.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
- Store leftover cake in the refrigerator.
- Use fresh coconut for a better flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Italian Cream Cake, dessert, cake, cream cheese frosting