ITALIAN CREAM CAKE

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Looking for Italian-style dessert? Then check out this delicious cream cake that's garnished with pecans - a perfect treat to your guest.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 eggs, separated
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups flaked coconut
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 container (1 lb) cream cheese creamy ready-to-spread frosting
Additional chopped pecans, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease 13x9-inch pan with shortening; lightly flour. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat sugar, butter and shortening with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating until blended. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating until blended after each addition. On low speed, beat in coconut and 1 cup pecans until blended.
  • In another large bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer on high speed just until stiff peaks form. Fold one-fourth of egg whites into cake batter; fold in remaining egg whites. Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake 45 to 48 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Frost cake. Garnish with additional chopped pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499, Carbohydrate 55 g, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 331 mg

Vadeste Kyarimpa
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This cake is perfect for a crowd. It's easy to make and always a hit.


owusu Frederick yeboah
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I'm not a fan of coconut, but I still really enjoyed this cake. The cake layers were moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and rich.


Tykerria Bain
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't rise as much as I would have liked.


Ronald Rudman
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This cake is a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


97 News
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I'm not a fan of nuts, so I omitted the pecans from the frosting. The cake was still delicious.


Junaid Nizami
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive cake.


IRFAN ADH DHAIYAN
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I love the combination of flavors in this cake. The coconut and pecans add a nice touch.


Alfie White
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious.


Waseem04 Sajad04
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I've never made an Italian Cream Cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great!


Demoz L
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I made this cake for a bake sale, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


faye williams
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This cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious.


Chase Bentley
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I still really enjoyed this cake. The cake layers were moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and rich.


So Fiane
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This cake is definitely a labor of love, but it's worth it! The end result is a beautiful and delicious cake that's sure to impress your guests.


Aftab Mughal
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked.


Khurmi Malik
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The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but the frosting was perfect.


Lawrence Elijah
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This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a special treat for my family.


Ivan Uriarte
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


Diane Lewis
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This is the best Italian Cream Cake I've ever had! The cake layers were so moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and delicious.


Mohamed Chahine
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow, and the cake turns out perfectly every time.


Damanti Mongar
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This Italian Cream Cake was a hit at my dinner party! The layers were moist and fluffy, the filling was creamy and rich, and the coconut pecan frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


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