ITALIAN CREAM CAKE (OLD FAMILY RECIPE)

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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.

Abbas sulaiman
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This is the best Italian cream cake recipe I've ever tried.


Bella Glazier
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I made this cake for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it!


Ben Agbeko
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of the coconut and pecans.


unknown playz
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I've never made an Italian cream cake before, but this recipe made it easy. The cake turned out beautifully, and it was a huge hit with my family.


joshua the first
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant enough for a wedding, but it's also easy enough to make for a family gathering.


Rubel Tudu
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he was thrilled. He said it was the best cake he had ever eaten.


Fransisca Okojie
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This cake is a little bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a beautiful and delicious cake that will impress your guests.


Niaz Khang
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I made this cake for my grandmother's birthday, and she loved it. She said it was the best Italian cream cake she had ever had.


Mohammed Shehraz
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This cake is absolutely delicious. The frosting is rich and creamy, and the cake is moist and flavorful.


Musicles Mythsinger
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for special occasions.


Menzoberranzan
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This cake was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. It was easy to make, but it looked and tasted like it came from a bakery.