Quick Italian Cream Cake Recipe

Name: Quick Italian Cream Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix; 3 large eggs; 1 1/4 cups buttermilk; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) can flaked coconut; 2/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 3 tablespoons rum (optional) or 1/2 teaspoon rum extract (optional); CREAM CHEESE FROSTING; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened; 1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Servings: persons

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (3 1/2 ounce) can flaked coconut
2/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
3 tablespoons rum (optional) or 1/2 teaspoon rum extract (optional)
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1
Beat the first 4 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer 2 minutes. Stir in coconut and pecans.
2
Pour into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake at 350u00b0F for 15 to 17 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
3
Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
4
Sprinkle each cake layer evenly with rum, if desired; let stand 10 minutes.
5
Spread cream cheese frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Chill 2 hours before slicing.
6
Beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla and pecans. Frost cake when completely cooled.

1455

kcal

Calories

144

Fat

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix, 3 large eggs, 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Quick 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.

Quick Italian Cream Cake

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