Italian Cream Cake 🍰
Description: Treat yourself and your loved ones to the delightful flavors of this homemade Italian Cream Cake. Perfect for dessert or any special occasion, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household!
- Recipe Category: Breads
- Keywords: Dessert, < 60 Mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 12
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 – 1 | cup butter |
| 1/2 | cup shortening |
| 2 | cups sugar |
| 5 | eggs |
| 1 | teaspoon baking soda |
| 2 | cups flour |
| 1 | cup buttermilk |
| 1 | teaspoon vanilla |
| 1 | cup shredded coconut |
| 1/2 | cup chopped nuts |
| 1 | package cream cheese |
| 1 | tablespoon shortening |
| 1 | box powdered sugar |
| 1 | teaspoon vanilla |
| 1/2 | cup butter |
Instructions:
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Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 9-inch round cake pans with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
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Mixing the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and shortening until creamy and smooth.
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Adding Sweetness: Gradually add the sugar to the butter mixture, beating well until light and fluffy.
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Incorporating Eggs: Beat in the egg yolks, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
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Combining Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking soda. Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until smooth.
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Adding Flavor: Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Fold in Extras: Gently fold in the shredded coconut and chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
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Whipping the Egg Whites: In another clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
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Incorporating Egg Whites: Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the cake batter until no streaks remain, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
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Baking the Cake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula. Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 23 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Preparing the Icing: While the cakes are baking, prepare the icing. In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, shortening, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
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Assembling the Cake: Once the cakes are baked and cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of icing on top, then place the second layer on top and repeat. Finally, place the third layer on top and cover with the remaining icing. Sprinkle the top with chopped nuts for decoration.
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Enjoy: Serve slices of this delicious Italian Cream Cake at room temperature and enjoy the creamy, coconutty goodness with family and friends!
This Italian Cream Cake recipe is a surefire way to impress your guests and satisfy any sweet cravings. Whether it’s for a birthday celebration, holiday gathering, or simply a weekend treat, this decadent dessert is guaranteed to please!
