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Close-up view of a layered Italian cream cake with cream cheese frosting and coconut topping.
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Incredibly Delicious Italian Cream Cake

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 450
A rich and moist Italian Cream Cake layered with coconut, walnuts, and a creamy frosting, perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

Cake Batter

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 0.5 cup shortening
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light cream
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup flaked coconut

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 9-inch pans.
  • Mix buttermilk and baking soda; set aside.
  • Cream butter, shortening, and sugar; add eggs, buttermilk mixture, vanilla, coconut, baking powder, and flour. Pour into pans.
  • Bake 30-35 mins; cool in pans 5 mins, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and sugar; add cream to desired consistency. Stir in walnuts and coconut. Frost cake layers and exterior.

Notes

Ensure cakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: cake, coconut, cream cheese