Best 7 Traditional Italian Cream Cake Recipes

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Are you craving a luscious and indulgent dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends? A Traditional Italian Cream Cake may be just the treat you're looking for. This classic cake is a symphony of flavors and textures that starts with a moist and fluffy vanilla cake base. It is then layered with a rich and creamy custard filling, and topped with a fluffy meringue frosting. The result is a decadent and unforgettable dessert that is perfect for any special occasion.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN CREAM CAKE (OLD FAMILY RECIPE)



Italian Cream Cake (old family recipe) image

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 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

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

QUICK ITALIAN CREAM CAKE RECIPE RECIPE - (3.8/5)



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Provided by á-11186

Number Of Ingredients 14

CAKE:
1 (16.25-ounce) package white cake mix
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (3.5-ounce) can flaked coconut
2/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
3 tablespoon rum (optional)
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter or 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.

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 :

TRADITIONAL ITALIAN CREAM CAKE RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Traditional Italian Cream Cake Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by francesn

Number Of Ingredients 16

NUTTY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
5 large eggs, separated
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) or (3 3/4 cups) package powdered sugar, sifted
Garnishes: toasted pecan halves, chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Beat butter and shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Add vanilla, beating until blended. Combine flour and soda; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition. Stir in coconut. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, and fold into batter. Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cakepans. Bake at 350° for 25 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. Nutty Cream Cheese Frosting Bake chopped pecans in a shallow baking pan at 350°, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes or until toasted. Cool. Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add powdered sugar, beating at low speed until blended. Beat frosting at high speed until smooth; stir in pecans. Spread Nutty Cream Cheese Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish, if desired.

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.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly affect the taste of your cake. Use fresh, organic ingredients whenever possible.
  • Follow the recipe carefully: Don't skip any steps or substitute ingredients unless you know what you're doing. If you're new to baking, it's best to follow the recipe exactly as written.
  • 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 preheated oven: This will help ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Italian cream cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's rich, creamy, and flavorful, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this delicious cake at home.

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