Description
Italian Cream Cake is a luscious dessert that combines creamy frosting, crunchy pecans, and sweet coconut for an unforgettable treat. This cake’s soft layers create a delightful experience that transports you straight to an Italian bakery. Perfect for celebrations or family gatherings, each slice promises smiles and joy. With its rich flavor and stunning presentation, this cake is sure to impress everyone at your next event!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round 9-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then buttermilk and vanilla.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Gently stir in pecans and coconut.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by layering with frosting in between and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg