Nana'S Italian Holiday Cream Cake Recipe

Name: Nana'S Italian Holiday Cream Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup margarine; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 cups white sugar; 5 eggs, separated; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 (3.5 ounce) can flaked coconut; Frosting:; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup margarine, softened; 1 pound confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups white sugar
5 eggs, separated
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (3.5 ounce) can flaked coconut
Frosting:
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup margarine, softened
1 pound confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch baking pans.
2
Beat 1/2 cup margarine and shortening in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in sugar. Beat in egg yolks until smooth.
3
Combine flour and baking soda in a bowl. Add to the margarine mixture in batches, alternating with buttermilk, until batter is smooth. Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; add pecans and coconut.
4
Beat egg whites with clean beaters in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold into the batter. Pour into prepared pans.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes; invert onto a cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
6
Beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup margarine in a bowl until smooth; stir in confectioners' sugar. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until frosting is combined.
7
Spread frosting onto the cooled cake layers. Stack cakes; frost top and sides.

1911

kcal

Calories

Fat

266

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup margarine, 1/2 cup shortening, 2 cups white sugar, 5 eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, Nana'S Italian Holiday 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.

Nana'S Italian Holiday Cream Cake

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