Best 9 Perfect Italian Cream Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey to the heart of Italy with our guide to crafting the perfect Italian cream cake. This delectable dessert combines sweet, creamy layers with a delicate nuttiness and a touch of citrus. Preparing this classic Italian treat requires careful attention to detail and a passion for baking, but with our comprehensive instructions, you'll be able to impress your loved ones with a homemade masterpiece. Let's embark on this delightful adventure and discover the secrets to creating an Italian cream cake that will leave you craving more.

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INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS ITALIAN CREAM CAKE



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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

ITALIAN CREAM CAKE I



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This is a wonderful, award winning cake. Feel free to substitute your favorite nuts for the walnuts.

Provided by Chantal

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter
5 egg yolks
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
5 egg whites
2 cups white sugar
1 ½ cups buttermilk
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup flaked coconut
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
½ cup butter
3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Cream together 1 cup butter or margarine, egg yolks, and 2 cups white sugar. Alternately mix in flour and buttermilk. Add baking soda. Mix in 1 cup walnuts and coconut.
  • Beat egg whites, and fold into batter. Pour batter into three greased and floured 9 inch round cake pans.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven.
  • Combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract. Spread onto cooled cake. Top iced cake with chopped walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 759.3 calories, Carbohydrate 91.3 g, Cholesterol 168.1 mg, Fat 41.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 21.9 g, Sodium 400.8 mg, Sugar 71.9 g

AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CREAM CAKE RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by á-46071

Number Of Ingredients 21

Cake Batter
2 cups of sifted all purpose flour (I like to use Farino Tipo 00 - An Italian Flour, note: you can also use Cake Flour)
2 cups of sugar
1 stick of butter unsalted
1/2 cup of dry shredded coconut
1 cup of finely chopped walnuts
5 egg whites (beat until stiff peaks)
5 egg yolks
1/2 cup of olive oil
1 cup of buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 teaspoon of baking soda
Cake Icing
8 oz of cream cheese
1/2 stick of butter for humid climates OR 1. to 1.5 sticks in dryer climates
1 teaspoon of buttermilk
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 teaspoon of creme de cacao (optional but I like it, so if you can't find it no worries)
8 oz of powdered sugar
1 teaspoon of the white chocolate flavoring (again optional, if you can't find it then double up on the vanilla extract
Note for Dryer Climates use 1 to 1.5 sticks of butter

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. If your oven browns quickly then take it down 15 to 20 degrees. Grease and flour 3 round cake pans. 1. Cream (mix) butter with sugar and add vanilla 2. Next add 5 separated egg yolks and 1/2 cup of olive oil - mix and beat until fluffy. 3. In a separate bowl combine dry ingredients: Sifted flour and the baking soda. 4. Add the dry ingredients to the mixture a little at a time alternating with the buttermilk (about 1/4 cup at a time). 5. Next, mix in walnuts and coconut. 6. In another bowl beat the egg whites until you have stiff peaks. 7. With a spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the batter by making the figure 8 pattern. 8. Spoon the batter into your 3 pans and make them as even as you can. 9. Bake until light brown for 30 to 60 minutes (use a toothpick in the center and make sure no batter is on the stick). 10. Once the cakes are done pull them out and let them cool. 11. After they cool, place the cakes on parchment and use a brush to dust off the crumbs (easier to ice). 12. Next Cream all of the ingredients together for the icing in this order: Cream Cheese, Butter, Buttermilk, Vanilla extract, Creme de Cacao, and Powdered Sugar. Note: If your not using Creme de Cacao just double up on the Vanilla extract. 13. After the icing is mixed start to assemble the cake by taking one of the layers of cake and making it your base. Stick strips of parchment paper around the bottom of the cake. Ice the top of it and add the next layer of cake and ice the top of it adding your final layer of cake. 14. Now start to ice the sides and the top of the cake until covered. Use chopped walnuts or coconut to decorate the sides. 15. Refrigerate the cake until you are going to slice and serve!

ITALIAN CREAM CAKE



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Sweet, cream cheese frostings served atop tender cakes make luscious desserts. And Joanne Brininstool's take on a classic is a perfect example. The moist treat from the Austin, Texas cook features a hint of coconut and nutty pecans with a moist and creamy frosting.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
5 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and shortening. Gradually add sugar; beat 2 minutes longer. Add egg yolks and vanilla; beat for 1 minute. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. , In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Fold in coconut and pecans. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with pecans. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

ITALIAN CREAM CAKE



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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.

ITALIAN CREAM-FILLED CAKE



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This Italian cream dessert is very simple but fancy enough to serve as a birthday cake. It's low on sugar and big on flavor. You can swap the lemon zest for orange or lime to change things up. You can also add a layer of jam on top of the first layer of dough-raspberry jam, marmalade jam or even Nutella work well. -Maria Morelli, West Kelowna, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
4 large egg yolks, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Dash salt
FILLING:
2-1/3 cups plain whole milk yogurt
1-2/3 cups sour cream
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large egg whites, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in zest and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap. Refrigerate 1 portion and freeze 1 portion for 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll refrigerated portion of dough to fit a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Refrigerate while making filling., Meanwhile, for filling, in a large bowl, combine yogurt, sour cream, flour and vanilla. With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold into yogurt mixture. Spread evenly over crust., Using a box grater, grate frozen dough portion over filling. Press lightly into filling. Bake until puffed and edges are light brown, 30-35 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars; if desired, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

QUICK ITALIAN CREAM CAKE



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Make and share this Quick Italian Cream Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Dessert

Time 47m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (3 1/2 ounce) can flaked coconut
2/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
3 tablespoons rum (optional) or 1/2 teaspoon rum extract (optional)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Beat the first 4 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer 2 minutes. Stir in coconut and pecans.
  • Pour into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake at 350°F for 15 to 17 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
  • Sprinkle each cake layer evenly with rum, if desired; let stand 10 minutes.
  • Spread cream cheese frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Chill 2 hours before slicing.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla and pecans. Frost cake when completely cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 812.8, Fat 45.7, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 106.4, Sodium 583, Carbohydrate 96.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 79.5, Protein 8.7

BEST EVER ITALIAN CREAM CAKE



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Make and share this Best Ever Italian Cream Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by amievv821

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 cake, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup shortening, room temperature
1/2 cup plugra butter, room temperature
2 cups sugar
5 eggs, separated and at room temperature
2 cups cake flour, sifted twice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup butter, softened at room temperature
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and grease and flour 3 (9-inch) cake pans.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer cream the shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift the flour and salt together onto a sheet of waxed or parchment paper. In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk and baking soda together. With the mixer on low speed, add the sifted ingredients in batches alternately with the buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff, and gently fold into the prepared batter. Add the vanilla. Divide the batter among the 3 prepared cake pans and bake for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown and a tester comes out clean when inserted into the middle of each cake. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to finish cooling. When the cakes are completely cool, stack the layers with the frosting and frost the sides and top.
  • While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl combine the cream cheese, butter, vanilla and sour cream, and, using an electric mixer, beat until smooth and creamy. Add the sifted powdered sugar and mix until thoroughly combined. Keep refrigerated until you are ready to frost the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 773.7, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 168.8, Sodium 586, Carbohydrate 108.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 86, Protein 8.1

PERFECT ITALIAN CREAM CAKE



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This Italian Cream Cake is so good... it's better than some bakery cakes we've had. The cake is so moist it almost falls apart thanks to the addition of buttermilk. We love the crunch toasted pecans add. The cream cheese frosting is rich, decadent, and the perfect complement to this cake. Don't be stingy on the frosting... the recipe makes a lot so you'll have more than enough. This recipe starts with a boxed cake and is so easy a beginner baker will have success. We added some toasted coconut, along with the suggested pecans, for a pretty presentation. A beautiful cake that's perfect for a holiday, but easy enough to make every day.

Provided by Michelle Vincent @saucypark

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 - box white cake mix with pudding
3 large eggs
1/4 cup(s) oil
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1 1/4 cup(s) buttermilk
3 1/2 ounce(s) shredded coconut (about 1 1/2 cups; 1/2 a 7 oz bag)
2/3 cup(s) chopped pecans, toasted
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
16 ounce(s) cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup(s) butter, room temperature
32 ounce(s) confectioners' sugar
2 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour 3 9-inch pans. Or, you may use 8" pans for a taller cake if you prefer.
  • Combine first 5 ingredients.
  • Mix at medium speed for approximately 2 minutes.
  • Stir in coconut and pecans.
  • Pour into prepared pans. If using 9" pans, the batter will be spread fairly thin.
  • Bake for 15-17 minutes or until cakes test done. Cool in pans on wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • Then remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.
  • For frosting, combine cream cheese and butter. Mix until well blended.
  • Gradually add confectioners sugar as you mix. Mix until fluffy frosting consistency. Add vanilla and blend well.
  • Frost between layers, sides, and top of the cake.
  • Garnish with toasted pecan halves, if desired.

Tips for Perfect Italian Cream Cake:

  • Use fresh ingredients, especially the cream cheese and butter, for the best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure your oven is preheated properly before baking the cake layers. This will help them rise evenly and prevent them from being dense or undercooked.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough and dense.
  • Let the cake layers cool completely before assembling the cake. This will help prevent the frosting from melting and making the cake soggy.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a spoon to spread the frosting on the cake. Just be sure to smooth it out evenly.
  • Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the frosting set and make the cake easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Italian cream cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist cake layers, creamy frosting, and nutty coconut topping, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this Italian cream cake recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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