ITALIAN COCONUT CREAM CAKE RECIPE

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What a sweet and satisfying treat! Whip this one up for your next bake sale or special occasion.

Provided by Ted McWhorter

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 17

INGREDIENTS FOR CAKE:
1 stick butter, room temperature
1/2 c shortening, crisco
2 c sugar
5 egg yolk
5 egg whites, stiffly beaten-like meringue
2 c cake flour
1 tsp soda
1 c buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla
1 c pecan nuts, chopped
1 can(s) coconut, i usually use 1 bag complete coconut flakes
CREAMED CHEESE FROSTING:
8 oz packaged cream cheese
1 tsp vanilla
1 box powered sugar (3 3/4 cups)
1/2 stick butter

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour 9 inch pans.
  • 2. Cream butter and shortening:add sugar and beat mixture until smooth. Add egg yolks and beat well.
  • 3. Combine flour, soda and add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
  • 4. Stir in vanilla. Add coconut and nuts.*
  • 5. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Do not over stir.
  • 6. Pour into three* greased and floured 9 inch pans. I usually only use two** round pans.
  • 7. Let Cake completely cool before you frost.
  • 8. Bake at 325 degrees until done.
  • 9. * Save small amount, approx 1/4 cup of coconut and enough pecans for decorating cake. **If you use 2 pans, bake for approx. 35-40 minutes. ***If you use 3 pans, bake for 30 minutes.
  • 10. Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 11. Beat Cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • 12. Add sugar and mix well.
  • 13. Add vanilla and beat until smooth.
  • 14. Spread between layers and on top of cake. Sprinkle top with saved chopped pecans and coconut.

Mostafa mouog89phoo
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I had trouble finding some of the ingredients.


Miaw Ing
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The cake was a bit dry.


Abir Ahmed Rakib
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Austin Coker
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves coconut cake.


Sree Bidhan
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover coconut milk.


Som Rai
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed this cake.


Kayden Glen kelly
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it is definitely worth the effort.


Keith Dubenko
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The only thing I would change is to add a little more coconut extract to the filling.


Kefuwe Seletswane
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out beautifully.


Raghad El_moghazy
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Ntombikhona Siphiwokuhle Mkhwanazi
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This cake is perfect for any special occasion, or just as a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee.


Nas Turay
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I love the combination of the sweet coconut filling and the rich chocolate ganache frosting.


Raja Rizwan JanJua
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The cake is moist and flavorful, with a tender crumb and a delicate coconut flavor.


El Toro
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This Italian Coconut Cream Cake is a delightful treat that is easy to make and sure to impress your friends and family.