Italian Cream Cake Variation Recipe

Name: Italian Cream Cake Variation
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: talian Cream Cake Recipe with Buttercream Frosting; Author: Paula Jones; Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 40 mins; Serves: 12 slices; Italian Cream Cake Recipe with Buttercream Frosting is full of coconut and pecans and smothered in buttercream frosting. This classic recipe is the creme de la creme of stacked layer cakes.; Ingredients; For Cake; A1/2 cup butter, softened; A1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening; 2 cup sugar; 3 egg yolks; 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon soda; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon good vanilla extract; 1 and A1/2 cup frozen shredded coconut; 1 cup finely chopped pecans; 5 egg whites, stiffly beaten; Buttercream; 1 cup real butter, no substitutions, at room temperature; 3 and A1/2 cups confectioners confectioners sugar, sifted; 2 teaspoons good vanilla extract; 2 tablespoon heaving whipping cream

Servings: persons

talian Cream Cake Recipe with Buttercream Frosting
Author: Paula Jones
Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 40 mins
Serves: 12 slices
Italian Cream Cake Recipe with Buttercream Frosting is full of coconut and pecans and smothered in buttercream frosting. This classic recipe is the creme de la creme of stacked layer cakes.
Ingredients
For Cake
A1/2 cup butter, softened
A1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
2 cup sugar
3 egg yolks
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon good vanilla extract
1 and A1/2 cup frozen shredded coconut
1 cup finely chopped pecans
5 egg whites, stiffly beaten
Buttercream
1 cup real butter, no substitutions, at room temperature
3 and A1/2 cups confectioners confectioners sugar, sifted
2 teaspoons good vanilla extract
2 tablespoon heaving whipping cream

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Instructions
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For Cake
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray or grease and flour 2 (or 3) 8 inch round cake pans.
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Separate eggs and beat whites until stiff.
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Cream butter and shortening. Add sugar and beat until mixture is smooth.
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Add egg yolks and beat well.
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Combine flour and baking soda in another bowl; stir to combine.
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Add four mixture alternately with buttermilk.
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Add vanilla
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Add coconut and pecan.
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Fold in egg whites.
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Pour batter into 2 or 3 greased and floured 8 inch cake pans.
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Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 mintues
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Test center with a pick, if no crumbs or dry crumbs remain on pick, your cake is ready.
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Cool on a wire rack before frosting.
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For Buttercream
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Cream butter, slowly add confectioners sugar one cup at a time.
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Add vanilla and whipping cream. Beat until smooth.
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Frost cool cake.

2220

kcal

Calories

135

Fat

228

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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.

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Yes, Italian Cream Cake Variation 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.

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Italian Cream Cake Variation

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