Italian Cream Cake Recipe

Name: Italian Cream Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound butter; 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) canola oil; 6 cups (1425 ml) sugar; 15 eggs, separated; 3 cups (700 ml) buttermilk; 3 tsp (15 ml) baking soda; 6 cups (1425 ml) pastry flour; 3 tsp (15 ml) vanilla; 3 cups (700 ml) shredded coconut; 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) pecans, roasted and chopped

Servings: persons

3/4 pound butter
1-1/2 cups (350 ml) canola oil
6 cups (1425 ml) sugar
15 eggs, separated
3 cups (700 ml) buttermilk
3 tsp (15 ml) baking soda
6 cups (1425 ml) pastry flour
3 tsp (15 ml) vanilla
3 cups (700 ml) shredded coconut
1-1/2 cups (350 ml) pecans, roasted and chopped

1
Cream butter, oil, and sugar until fluffy.
2
Add yolks in 3 parts, beating after each addition.
3
Stir baking soda into buttermilk that is in a container at least 4 times its volume.
4
Set aside.
5
Add sifted flour into batter, alternating with buttermilk.
6
Add vanilla, coconut, and nuts (dust the nuts with flour before adding so they do not settle at the bottom).
7
Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
8
Fold into batter.
9
Pour into prepared pans that have been greased and lined with parchment.
10
Bake at 325 degrees (175 C.) for 40 minutes.
11
Cool and frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting.
12
You can flavor the frosting with coffee if desired.
13
Do not keep this cake out of refrigeration for more than 2 hours.

4588

kcal

Calories

289

Fat

447

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound butter, 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) canola oil, 6 cups (1425 ml) sugar, 15 eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, 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.

Italian Cream Cake

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