Best 6 Old Pecan Streets Italian Cream Cake Recipes

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The Old Pecan Street Italian Cream Cake is a delectable Southern dessert known for its layers of moist Italian cream cake, a rich cream cheese filling, and a generous topping of crunchy pecans. This classic cake has been a favorite among Southerners for generations and is often served at special occasions. With its creamy texture, sweet flavor, and nutty crunch, this cake is sure to be a hit with anyone who tries it.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN CREAM CAKE



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Italian Cream Cake Recipe that makes a moist, 3-layer cake.

Provided by Kate @ I Heart Eating

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter (softened)
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups granulated sugar
5 large eggs (separated)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk¹
1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
12 ounces cream cheese² (softened)
1/2 cup butter (softened)
5 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2-1 teaspoon almond extract³
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour 3 9-inch round cake pans. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter and shortening together until well-combined.
  • Add granulated sugar, and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in egg yolks, vanilla, and almond extract, scraping down the bowl as needed.
  • Add half of the flour and all of the baking soda. Stir in until just combined.
  • Mix in buttermilk.
  • Stir in remaining half of the flour until just combined.
  • Mix in coconut and pecans until incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold one-third of the egg whites into batter.
  • Fold in remaining beaten egg whites.
  • Gently spoon batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes in the pan, and then remove cakes to wire rack to cool completely.
  • For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  • Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and almond extract, and mix on low for 30 seconds, or until powdered sugar is just incorporated.
  • Increase speed to medium-high and beat until fluffy.
  • Spread frosting over layer of cake and then top with pecans.
  • Repeat with remaining layers, frosting, and pecans.⁴
  • Refrigerate before serving, and cover and chill any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 891 kcal, Carbohydrate 110 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 47 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Cholesterol 126 mg, Sodium 438 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 90 g

ITALIAN CREAM CAKE



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One of my top 10 favorite desserts of all time, this Italian cream cake with a pecan-studded cream cheese icing is pillowy soft, moist, and all-around perfect.

Provided by The SouthernPlate Staff

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup shortening
½ cup butter (softened)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
5 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
8 ounces cream cheese (at room temp)
1/2 cup butter (at room temp)
3.5-4 cups confectioner's sugar
1-2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon butter flavoring (optional)
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F. Grease a 9x13 pan by spraying it with cooking spray and then setting it aside.
  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the shortening, butter, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and beat well until smooth, scraping sides as needed (about two minutes).
  • In a separate small bowl, stir together the flour and baking soda. Add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the egg mixture and mix until well blended and completely smooth (about two more minutes). Add in the coconut and vanilla extract and mix until well incorporated.
  • Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

OLD PECAN STREETS ITALIAN CREAM CAKE



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Cafe grants desperate wish is the newspaper headline just above this recipe posting in the Austin American-Statesman. The requestor of the recipe was begging for this recipe, saying the cake was undoubtedly the most sinfully delicious cake she had ever tasted. The Old Pecan Street Cafe is still open on 6th Street in Austin, Texas.

Provided by Colean

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 two-layer cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup margarine
2 cups white sugar
5 egg yolks
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup walnuts
3/4 cup coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 egg whites
1/3 cup butter
12 ounces cream cheese
5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Grease and flour 2 nine-inch round pans.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream margarine with white sugar.
  • Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating after each addition.
  • Sift together flour and soda.
  • Alternate adding the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture with buttermilk.
  • Add the walnuts, coconut, and vanilla.
  • Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold them into the batter.
  • Pour the batter into the cake pans and bake for 45 minutes in a 350-degree oven.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • While cake is cooling, make the cream cheese icing.
  • Cream butter with cream cheese.
  • Add powdered sugar; mix well.
  • Add vanilla and beat until smooth.
  • Place one cake layer on a cake plate, and ice the top.
  • Cover with the second cake layer.
  • Ice the sides and top of the cake.

ITALIAN CREAM CAKE (OLD FAMILY RECIPE)



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This recipe has been in my family for years, and in my opinion is the best Italian Cream Cake! It's very moist and always gets lots of compliments!

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 lb butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
5 eggs, separated
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 lb butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 box powdered sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • For cake: Cream butter, shortening and sugar.
  • Add egg yolk one at a time, beating after each addition (this is an important step!) Stir in baking soda and buttermilk.
  • Add sifted flour into batter, alternating with the buttermilk mixture.
  • Add vanilla, coconut and chopped pecans.
  • Beat egg whites and fold into batter.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 9X 13-inch cake pan for a sheet cake, or two 9-inch round cake pans for a round layered cake.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, or until cake tests done.
  • Remove from oven, cool completely before frosting.
  • For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter.
  • Add vanilla, powdered sugar, and pecans.
  • Continue to beat until you get a spreading consistency.

ITALIAN CREME LAYER CAKE



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Make this recipe for a delicious and moist Italian creme layer cake topped with coconut and pecans for a delicious and elegant dessert.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups white sugar
½ cup butter
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup shortening
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 egg whites
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 (3.5 ounce) package flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup margarine, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease three 9 inch, round cake pans. Combine soda and buttermilk, and let stand a few minutes.
  • In a large bowl, cream sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup oil and shortening. Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix buttermilk mixture alternately with flour into creamed mixture. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain. Gently stir in 1 cup pecans and coconut.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  • To make the Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat together cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and confectioners' sugar. Stir in 1 cup chopped pecans. Frost and fill cooled cake with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 924.6 calories, Carbohydrate 99.1 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 57.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 18.2 g, Sodium 376.4 mg, Sugar 78.5 g

COCONUT ITALIAN CREAM CAKE



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I'd never tasted an Italian cream cake before moving to Colorado. Now I bake for people in the area, and this beauty is one of my most requested treats. -Ann Bush, Colorado City, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

5 large eggs, separated
1 cup butter, softened
1-2/3 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
FROSTING:
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
5-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup toasted sweetened shredded coconut, optional

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of three greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in coconut and pecans., With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold into batter. Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and enough cream to reach spreading consistency. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with pecans and, if desired, coconut. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667 calories, Fat 36g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (68g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your cake will taste. This is especially true for the pecans, which should be toasted just before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a water bath: This will help to keep the cake moist and prevent it from browning too much.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Old Pecan Street's Italian Cream Cake is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, fluffy cake, creamy filling, and crunchy pecan topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. If you're looking for a special dessert to make for your next party or gathering, this is the one!

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