Chocolate Italian Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Italian Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 large eggs, separated; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 cups sugar; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut; 2/3 cup finely chopped pecans; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Garnish: pecan halves

Servings: persons

5 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
2/3 cup finely chopped pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Garnish: pecan halves

1
Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; set aside.
2
Beat butter and shortening until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
3
Combine flour, cocoa, and baking soda; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition. Stir in coconut, chopped pecans, and vanilla. Fold in egg whites. Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 8-inch round cakepans.
4
Bake at 325u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove cake layers to wire racks, and cool completely.
5
Spread Chocolate-Cream Cheese Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish, if desired.

1567

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 large eggs, separated, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup shortening, 2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Italian Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Italian Cake

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