Italian Coconut Cream Cake Recipe

Name: Italian Coconut Cream Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1/2 pound butter divided; 5 each egg yolks; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 2 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup pecans chopped; 2 cups coconut; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract divided; 5 each egg whites stiffly beaten; 8 ounces cream cheese; 1 pound powdered sugar

Servings: persons

2 cups sugar
1/2 pound butter divided
5 each egg yolks
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 cups flour, all-purpose
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup pecans chopped
2 cups coconut
2 teaspoons vanilla extract divided
5 each egg whites stiffly beaten
8 ounces cream cheese
1 pound powdered sugar

1
Cream together sugar, 1/4 pound butter, egg yolks and shortening.
2
Add flour, baking soda, buttermilk, pecans, coconut, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
3
Stir to blend well.
4
Fold into beaten egg whites.
5
Pour into 3 cake pans that have been coated with shortening and dusted with flour.
6
Bake at 350F (180C) for 25 to 35 minutes.
7
For icing: Cream together 1/4 pound butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
8
Ice only top and center of cakes (leaving sides plain).
9
Sprinkle top with toasted coconut if desired.

2510

kcal

Calories

147

Fat

267

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sugar, 1/2 pound butter divided, 5 each egg yolks, 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, and more.

Yes, Italian Coconut 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.

Italian Coconut Cream Cake

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