Chocolate Italian Cream Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Italian Cream Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 cups white sugar; 5 eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup shredded coconut; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 cup cream cheese; 1/2 cup butter; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups white sugar
5 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans. Separate the eggs.
2
Cream 1/2 cup of the butter, shortening and sugar together. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon of the vanilla.
3
Sift soda, flour and 1/4 cup cocoa together. Add alternately with buttermilk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir in the coconut and 1 cup of the chopped pecans.
4
Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared cake pans.
5
Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cakes cool completely before frosting between layers and on sides.
6
To Make Frosting: Cream the cream cheese and butter together. Sift confectioner's sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa, beating in a little at a time until well-creamed. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup pecans.

2985

kcal

Calories

166

Fat

365

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup shortening, 2 cups white sugar, 5 eggs, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Italian Cream 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 Cream Cake

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