Italian Cream Cake (Old Family Recipe) Recipe

Name: Italian Cream Cake (Old Family Recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE; 1/4 lb butter, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 cups sugar; 5 eggs, separated; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup shredded coconut; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; CREAM CHEESE FROSTING; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/4 lb butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 box powdered sugar; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

CAKE
1/4 lb butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
5 eggs, separated
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 lb butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 box powdered sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2
For cake: Cream butter, shortening and sugar.
3
Add egg yolk one at a time, beating after each addition (this is an important step!) Stir in baking soda and buttermilk.
4
Add sifted flour into batter, alternating with the buttermilk mixture.
5
Add vanilla, coconut and chopped pecans.
6
Beat egg whites and fold into batter.
7
Pour into a greased and floured 9X 13-inch cake pan for a sheet cake, or two 9-inch round cake pans for a round layered cake.
8
Bake for 45 minutes, or until cake tests done.
9
Remove from oven, cool completely before frosting.
10
For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter.
11
Add vanilla, powdered sugar, and pecans.
12
Continue to beat until you get a spreading consistency.

1975

kcal

Calories

133

Fat

178

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CAKE, 1/4 lb butter, softened, 1/2 cup shortening, 2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Italian Cream Cake (Old Family Recipe) 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 (Old Family Recipe)

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