Makeover Italian Cream Cake Recipe

Name: Makeover Italian Cream Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 3 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 5 egg whites; 1/2 cup flaked coconut; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; FROSTING; 1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
5 egg whites
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar for 2 minutes. Stir in applesauce. Add egg yolks and vanilla; beat for 1 minute. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk.
2
In another mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Fold in coconut and pecans. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
3
For frosting, in a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over cake; sprinkle with pecans. Store in the refrigerator.

2188

kcal

Calories

118

Fat

257

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, 3 egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Makeover 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.

Makeover Italian Cream Cake

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