ITALIAN CREAM CAKE II

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Very delicious cake!

Provided by Cyndi

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup margarine, softened
½ cup shortening
2 cups white sugar
5 egg yolks
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
5 egg whites
8 ounces cream cheese
½ cup margarine, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8 inch round cake pans.
  • Beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
  • In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup margarine and shortening till light. Add white sugar, and beat till fluffy. Beat in egg yolks. Stir together flour and baking soda, and add alternately with buttermilk into the creamed mixture; mix well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla, coconut, and 1 cup pecans. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Spoon into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 25 to 40 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool completely.
  • Combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup margarine, confectioners' sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in mixer bowl. Beat till smooth. Add coconut if desired. Frost the cooled cake. The remaining 1/2 cup pecans can be stirred into frosting or sprinkled onto the cake after it is frosted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 967.2 calories, Carbohydrate 116.8 g, Cholesterol 128.4 mg, Fat 53.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 489.9 mg, Sugar 93 g

oksana golub
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I've been making this cake for years and it never disappoints.


Juanita Sutherland
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This cake is a classic. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Crystal Coulter
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I used chopped walnuts instead of pecans. The cake was still delicious.


Ruchith Sanuda
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


mandy wheeler
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it. It was her favorite cake.


Carren Mckoy
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This cake is perfect for special occasions. It's elegant and delicious.


Noin Hawlader
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I used a boxed cake mix and it turned out great. This is a great recipe for busy people.


Lesego Precious
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I'm not a fan of coconut, so I omitted the coconut pecan frosting. The cake was still delicious.


Naomi Lindveld
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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 beautiful cake.


Asmir Mohammed
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone raved about it.


Jawad Rajpoot
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This cake is definitely worth the effort. It's a showstopper and always impresses my guests.


md maynoddin official
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a classic recipe that everyone loves.


Liberty Daniels Logistics
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The cake layers were a little dry, but the frosting made up for it.


Mzuxolile Soguntuza
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I love the coconut pecan frosting on this cake. It's so rich and flavorful.


Abdullah Ziddi
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I'm not a big baker, but this cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making it again.


Priyanka Jha
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he was so happy. He said it was the best cake he had ever had.


Ofentse Mokgonyana
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.