INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS ITALIAN CREAM CAKE
This is an old recipe from my aunt. It is both famous and infamous in our family. It is absolutely irresistible.
Provided by Rory
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 9 inch round cake pans. In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the buttermilk; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter, shortening and white sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs, buttermilk mixture, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 cup coconut, baking powder and flour. Stir until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
- To Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Mix in a small amount of cream to attain the desired consistency. Stir in chopped nuts and remaining flaked coconut. Spread between layers and on top and sides of cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 766.7 calories, Carbohydrate 98 g, Cholesterol 139.8 mg, Fat 39.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 20.4 g, Sodium 397.2 mg, Sugar 78.5 g
PERFECT ITALIAN CREAM CAKE
This Italian Cream Cake is so good... it's better than some bakery cakes we've had. The cake is so moist it almost falls apart thanks to the addition of buttermilk. We love the crunch toasted pecans add. The cream cheese frosting is rich, decadent, and the perfect complement to this cake. Don't be stingy on the frosting... the...
Provided by Michelle Vincent
Categories Cakes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour 3 9-inch pans. Or, you may use 8" pans for a taller cake if you prefer.
- 2. Combine first 5 ingredients.
- 3. Mix at medium speed for approximately 2 minutes.
- 4. Stir in coconut and pecans.
- 5. Pour into prepared pans. If using 9" pans, the batter will be spread fairly thin.
- 6. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until cakes test done. Cool in pans on wire rack for 10 minutes.
- 7. Then remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.
- 8. For frosting, combine cream cheese and butter. Mix until well blended.
- 9. Gradually add confectioners sugar as you mix. Mix until fluffy frosting consistency. Add vanilla and blend well.
- 10. Frost between layers, sides, and top of the cake.
- 11. Garnish with toasted pecan halves, if desired.
ITALIAN CREAM CAKE
Sweet, cream cheese frostings served atop tender cakes make luscious desserts. And Joanne Brininstool's take on a classic is a perfect example. The moist treat from the Austin, Texas cook features a hint of coconut and nutty pecans with a moist and creamy frosting.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 18 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and shortening. Gradually add sugar; beat 2 minutes longer. Add egg yolks and vanilla; beat for 1 minute. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. , In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Fold in coconut and pecans. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with pecans. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts :
ITALIAN CREAM CAKE
Looking for Italian-style dessert? Then check out this delicious cream cake that's garnished with pecans - a perfect treat to your guest.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h40m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease 13x9-inch pan with shortening; lightly flour. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
- In large bowl, beat sugar, butter and shortening with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating until blended. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating until blended after each addition. On low speed, beat in coconut and 1 cup pecans until blended.
- In another large bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer on high speed just until stiff peaks form. Fold one-fourth of egg whites into cake batter; fold in remaining egg whites. Pour batter into pan.
- Bake 45 to 48 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Frost cake. Garnish with additional chopped pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 499, Carbohydrate 55 g, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 331 mg
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