Favorite Italian Cake Recipe

Name: Favorite Italian Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 cups sugar; 5 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 11 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
5 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Cream butter, shortening and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in pecans and coconut.
2
Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3
For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Press pecans onto sides of cake. Refrigerate.

2539

kcal

Calories

171

Fat

234

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

Yes, Favorite 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.

Favorite Italian Cake

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