AUNT LILLIAN'S ITALIAN CREAM CAKE

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My Aunt Lillian gave me a small book of her favorite recipes when I got married. All were handwritten on 3x5 note cards. I cherish these recipes. Her Italian Crème Cake is one of my favorites! To make a lighter version, use non-fat cream cheese and Land O Lakes light butter.

Provided by Vicky McLain

Categories     Cakes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 c buttermilk, fat free
1 tsp baking soda
2 c sugar
1/2 c butter, salted
1/2 c canola oil
5 eggs, separated
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c pecan pieces
1 c coconut flakes
2 c all-purpose flour
ICING
12 oz cream cheese
1 stick butter, plus 2 tablespoons
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 lb powdered suger

Steps:

  • 1. Mix baking soda and buttermilk. Let stand.
  • 2. Cream together sugar, butter and canola oil. Add egg yolks one at a time, beating after each addition. Gradually add flour and buttermilk, alternating between each addition.
  • 3. Separately beat the five egg whites until stiff and fold into batter.
  • 4. Add nuts and coconut, stirring gently.
  • 5. Bake in three greased and floured 9" pans at 325 degrees for 25 minutes, or until done. Let cool.
  • 6. ICING Beat cream cheese and butter until light. Add remaining ingredients and continue to whip until mixed.

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