Best 7 Chocolate Italian Cream Cake Recipes

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Chocolate Italian cream cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends. Its rich, moist chocolate cake layers are complemented by a luscious Italian cream filling and topped with a fluffy whipped cream frosting. With its elegant appearance and amazing taste, this cake is perfect for any special occasion. This article will help you discover the best recipe to make this delightful treat, so you can enjoy its unforgettable flavor and texture.

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INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS ITALIAN CREAM CAKE



Incredibly Delicious Italian Cream Cake image

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

1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter
½ cup shortening
2 cups white sugar
5 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flaked coconut
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
8 ounces cream cheese
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons light cream
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

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

CHOCOLATE ITALIAN CREAM CAKE



Chocolate Italian Cream Cake image

This is a chocolate version of the wonderful Italian Cream Cake. The subtle flavor of cocoa is a nice change from the origional version, but only slightly alters the flavor. It's a winner in my house! :) (I got this recipe out of the November Southern Living Magazine.)

Provided by Cooking to Perfecti

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 3layer cake, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

5 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup butter, soft
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
2/3 cup finely chopped pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, soft
1/2 cup butter, soft
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2-2/3 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325*.
  • Grease and flour three 8-inch layer pans; set aside.
  • Separate eggs.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff; set aside.
  • Cream butter and shortening.
  • Gradually add sugar to creamed butter, beating well.
  • Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa, and baking soda; add to butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour.
  • Beat at low speed until blended.
  • Mix in vanilla.
  • Stir in coconut and pecans.
  • Fold in egg whites.
  • Pour batter into prepared layer pans.
  • Bake in hot oven for 25-30 minutes.
  • Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks and cool completely.
  • For frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and cinnamon until blended.
  • Sift powdered sugar and cocoa; gradually add to butter mixture alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with powdered sugar mixture.
  • Beat at low speed for about 2 minutes until well blended and fluffy.
  • Stir in pecans.
  • Frost cooled layers with frosting, and garnish with whole pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 801.8, Fat 43.7, SaturatedFat 19.7, Cholesterol 140, Sodium 379.9, Carbohydrate 98.5, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 76.2, Protein 9.1

ITALIAN CREAM CAKE



Italian Cream Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

CAKE:
Crisco® Flour No-Stick Spray
1 cup Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening or 1 stick Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening Sticks
2 cups sugar
5 large eggs, separated
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut (4 oz.)
1 cup finely chopped pecans
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
12 oz. cream cheese or 1 1/2 (8 oz.) pkgs., softened
6 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsps. vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup flaked coconut, if desired
1/4 cup chopped pecans, if desired

Steps:

  • For Cake: HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Spray three 9-inch round cake pans with no-stick cooking spray with flour. Beat shortening in large bowl at medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar. Add egg yolks, one at a time; beat until blended after each addition. Add vanilla; beat until blended.
  • COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt; stir well. Add to shortening mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition. Stir in coconut and pecans.
  • BEAT egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Pour batter into prepared baking pans. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
  • For Frosting: MIX cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and butter in large bowl at low speed of electric mixer until ingredients are well combined. Beat at high speed until light and fluffy. Spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish top of cake, if desired, with coconut and pecans and sprinkle coconut around bottom of cake. Chill several hours or until serving time.

CHOCOLATE ITALIAN CREAM CAKE



Chocolate Italian Cream Cake image

A chocolaty take on the classic Italian cream cake.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ cup butter
½ cup shortening
2 cups white sugar
5 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup cream cheese
½ cup butter
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans. Separate the eggs.
  • Cream 1/2 cup of the butter, shortening and sugar together. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon of the vanilla.
  • Sift soda, flour and 1/4 cup cocoa together. Add alternately with buttermilk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir in the coconut and 1 cup of the chopped pecans.
  • Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cakes cool completely before frosting between layers and on sides.
  • To Make Frosting: Cream the cream cheese and butter together. Sift confectioner's sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa, beating in a little at a time until well-creamed. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1017.5 calories, Carbohydrate 120.3 g, Cholesterol 168.3 mg, Fat 58.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 23.9 g, Sodium 409.1 mg, Sugar 94.3 g

CHOCOLATE ITALIAN CREAM CAKE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Chocolate Italian Cream Cake Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by jads8627

Number Of Ingredients 18

Cake:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups white sugar
5 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
Frosting:
1 cup cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans. Separate the eggs. 2. Cream 1/2 cup of the butter, shortening and sugar together. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon of the vanilla. 3. Sift soda, flour and 1/4 cup cocoa together. Add alternately with buttermilk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir in the coconut and 1 cup of the chopped pecans. 4. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared cake pans. 5. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cakes cool completely before frosting between layers and on sides. 6. To Make Frosting: Cream the cream cheese and butter together. Sift confectioner's sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa, beating in a little at a time until well-creamed. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © 2011 Allrecipes.com Printed from Allrecipes.com 3/6/2011 Nutrition Information Servings Per Recipe: 10 Calories: 867 Amount Per Serving Total Fat: 42.4g Cholesterol: 181mg Sodium: 409mg Amount Per Serving Total Carbs: 117.3g Dietary Fiber: 2.8g Protein: 9.6g

DREAM CHOCOLATE ITALIAN CREAM CAKE



Dream Chocolate Italian Cream Cake image

Chocolate Italian Cream Cake A chocolaty take on the classic Italian cream cake. I made it for a "Just Girls" dinner and the girls raved over it. I found the recipe online, but not sure where.

Provided by Moon Light On Water

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 cake, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups white sugar
5 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • DIRECTIONS
  • • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans. Separate the eggs.
  • • Cream 1/2 cup of the butter, shortening and sugar together. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon of the vanilla.
  • • Sift soda, flour and 1/4 cup cocoa together. Add alternately with buttermilk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir in the coconut and 1 cup of the chopped pecans.
  • • Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared cake pans.
  • • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cakes cool completely before frosting between layers and on sides.
  • • To Make Frosting: Cream the cream cheese and butter together. Sift confectioner's sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa, beating in a little at a time until well-creamed. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1022.8, Fat 59.3, SaturatedFat 24.9, Cholesterol 181.1, Sodium 412.3, Carbohydrate 118.8, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 93.5, Protein 11.6

AUNT TOM'S ITALIAN CREAM CAKE



Aunt Tom's Italian Cream Cake image

Provided by Debbie Arnold

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Coconut     Pecan     Gourmet     Louisville     Kentucky

Number Of Ingredients 17

For cake layers
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable shortening, softened
1 stick (1/2 cup) margarine, softened
5 large eggs, separated
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
For frosting
an 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 stick (1/2 cup) margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
a 1-pound box confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Make cake layers:
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. and lightly butter and flour three 9- by 2-inch round cake pans, knocking out any excess flour.
  • In a bowl with an electric mixer beat together sugar, shortening, and margarine until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Into another bowl sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Beat flour mixture into egg mixture in 2 batches alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture, until combined. Beat in vanilla, coconut, and chopped pecans. Beat egg whites in another bowl until they just hold stiff peaks and fold into batter gently but thoroughly.
  • Divide batter among pans, smoothing tops, and bake in upper two thirds of oven, switching position of pans in oven halfway through baking, until a tester comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool cake layers in pans on racks 10 minutes and invert onto racks to cool completely.
  • Make frosting:
  • In a bowl with an electric mixer beat together cream cheese, margarine, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, beating until creamy.
  • Stack cake layers on a cake plate, spreading about 1/2 cup frosting between each layer. Spread remaining frosting on top and side of cake.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A semisweet or bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 55% is recommended.
  • Be sure to use unsalted butter and cream cheese, as salted varieties can make the cake too salty.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the cake, making it light and airy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the cake from curdling.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until light and fluffy. Then, gradually add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread the frosting on the cooled cake and decorate with your favorite toppings, such as chocolate chips, sprinkles, or chopped nuts.

Conclusion:

Chocolate Italian Cream Cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Follow the tips above to make sure your Chocolate Italian Cream Cake turns out perfect every time.

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