Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Italian Cream Cake II, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This multi-layered masterpiece features a moist and fluffy vanilla cake base, generously filled with a creamy custard filling, and encrusted in a luscious coconut pecan frosting. Each bite of this heavenly cake offers a harmonious blend of sweet and nutty flavors, with a velvety texture that melts in your mouth. Our article presents two enticing recipes: a classic Italian Cream Cake II and a gluten-free version that caters to those with dietary restrictions. Both recipes provide detailed instructions, making them easy to follow even for novice bakers. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, our Italian Cream Cake II will surely become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
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ICED ITALIAN CREAM CAKE
Steps:
- For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and lightly flour three 9-inch cake pans.
- Sift the flour and baking soda together and set aside.
- With an electric mixer, cream the butter and shortening with the sugar until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating well between each addition. With the mixer on medium speed, add the flour and buttermilk alternately, beginning and ending with buttermilk. Add the vanilla, coconut and nuts, and stir well to incorporate.
- In a separate bowl with clean beaters, whip the egg whites to stiff peaks. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter, just until blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25 minutes. Test for doneness by touching the top of the cake with your finger. The cake is done if it bounces back up. Cool the layers on wire racks sprayed with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- For the frosting: With an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese with the butter on high speed until fluffy. Reduce the speed to medium and blend in the sugar and vanilla. Beat well until the frosting is smooth.
- When the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting between the layers and on the sides and top of the cake. Sprinkle on the nuts.
ITALIAN CREAM CAKE
Sweet, cream cheese frostings served atop tender cakes make luscious desserts. And Joanne Brininstool's take on a classic is a perfect example. The moist treat from the Austin, Texas cook features a hint of coconut and nutty pecans with a moist and creamy frosting.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 18 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and shortening. Gradually add sugar; beat 2 minutes longer. Add egg yolks and vanilla; beat for 1 minute. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. , In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Fold in coconut and pecans. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with pecans. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts :
ITALIAN CREAM CAKE II
A very moist, coconut-pecan cake that is not too dense with a cream cheese frosting. Really Delicious.
Provided by bakeabit
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 1 3 layer Round Cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and grease and flour 3 (9-inch) cake pans.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer cream the shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift the flour, baking soda and salt together onto a sheet of waxed or parchment paper. With the mixer on low speed, add the sifted ingredients in batches alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff, and gently fold into the prepared batter. Add the coconut, pecans and vanilla and fold into the batter. Divide the batter among the 3 prepared cake pans and bake for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown and a tester comes out clean when inserted into the middle of each cake. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to finish cooling. When the cakes are completely cool, stack the layers with the frosting and frost the sides and top.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl combine the cream cheese, butter and vanilla and, using an electric mixer, beat until smooth and creamy. Add the sifted powdered sugar and mix until thoroughly combined. Add the nuts and fold together. Keep refrigerated until you are ready to frost the cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 821.3, Fat 45.8, SaturatedFat 19.7, Cholesterol 129.7, Sodium 457.1, Carbohydrate 98.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 79.4, Protein 8.6
ITALIAN CREAM CAKE RECIPE
This cake is sure to win raves in your home - as it did in our Test Kitchens.
Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen
Categories Cakes
Yield Makes 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Beat butter and shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Add vanilla, beating until blended.
- Combine flour and soda; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition. Stir in coconut.
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, and fold into batter. Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cakepans.
- Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
- Spread Nutty Cream Cheese Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish, if desired.
ITALIAN CREAM CAKE
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 12-15 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For Cake: HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Spray three 9-inch round cake pans with no-stick cooking spray with flour. Beat shortening in large bowl at medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar. Add egg yolks, one at a time; beat until blended after each addition. Add vanilla; beat until blended.
- COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt; stir well. Add to shortening mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition. Stir in coconut and pecans.
- BEAT egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Pour batter into prepared baking pans. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
- For Frosting: MIX cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and butter in large bowl at low speed of electric mixer until ingredients are well combined. Beat at high speed until light and fluffy. Spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish top of cake, if desired, with coconut and pecans and sprinkle coconut around bottom of cake. Chill several hours or until serving time.
ITALIAN CREAM CAKE I
This is a wonderful, award winning cake. Feel free to substitute your favorite nuts for the walnuts.
Provided by Chantal
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cream together 1 cup butter or margarine, egg yolks, and 2 cups white sugar. Alternately mix in flour and buttermilk. Add baking soda. Mix in 1 cup walnuts and coconut.
- Beat egg whites, and fold into batter. Pour batter into three greased and floured 9 inch round cake pans.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven.
- Combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract. Spread onto cooled cake. Top iced cake with chopped walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 759.3 calories, Carbohydrate 91.3 g, Cholesterol 168.1 mg, Fat 41.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 21.9 g, Sodium 400.8 mg, Sugar 71.9 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before creaming them together. This will help them blend smoothly and create a light and fluffy batter.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour and make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
- For a smooth and creamy frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy before adding the powdered sugar. Beat in the powdered sugar slowly, one cup at a time, until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes before using.
- To make the pecan streusel topping, combine the flour, sugar, butter, and pecans in a medium bowl. Mix until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter before baking.
Conclusion:
Italian Cream Cake is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy cake layers, creamy frosting, and crunchy pecan streusel topping, this cake is sure to please everyone. Whether you're making it for a special event or just because you're craving something sweet, Italian Cream Cake is always a good choice.
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