EASY ITALIAN CREAM CAKE

Easy Italian Cream Cake image

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Categories Cakes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pkg (18 ounces) white cake mix
1 pkg (3 ounces) instant vanilla pudding
3/4 c heavy cream
3/4 c water
4 eggs
1/2 c oil
1 c chopped pecans
1 c flaked coconut
FROSTING
3 Tbsp butter, softened
6 oz cream cheese, softened
1-2 Tbsp light cream
2-1/2 c powdered sugar
1-1/2 c flaked coconut

Steps:

1. In a large mixer bowl, add the cake mix, vanilla pudding, heavy cream, water, eggs and oil. With electric mixer, beat for 2 minutes at medium speed. Fold in the chopped nuts and coconut.
2. Pour the batter into 2 -9 inch layer cake pans or a 9 X 13 inch baking pan that has been greased and floured. Bake at 350 degrees (for layer cake for 30-35 minutes and the 9 X 13 inch pan for 45 minutes) Cool completely before frosting..
3. FROSTING: In a medium sized bowl, blend the butter and cream cheese. Add the powdered sugar and enough cream to make a smooth spreading consistency. Frost cake and sprinkle with coconut. Refrigerate.