Best 6 Italian Wedding Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of Italian Wedding Cake, a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors that has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts for generations. This culinary masterpiece consists of layers of moist almond cake, enveloped in a creamy custard filling and topped with a delicate sprinkling of powdered sugar. Originating from the Abruzzo region of Italy, this delightful dessert is traditionally served during joyous occasions, symbolizing unity and prosperity. Discover the secrets behind this classic Italian treat with our comprehensive guide, featuring step-by-step instructions, variations, and expert tips. Embark on a culinary journey and recreate this iconic cake in your own kitchen, impressing your loved ones with its irresistible charm.

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ITALIAN WEDDING CAKE MARTINI



Italian Wedding Cake Martini image

This delicious cocktail tastes just like an Italian wedding cake cookie!

Provided by SIDNEY01

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 fluid ounces vanilla vodka
1 fluid ounce cranberry juice
1 fluid ounce pineapple juice
½ fluid ounce amaretto (almond flavored liqueur)
½ fluid ounce white creme de cacao

Steps:

  • Pour the vodka, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, amaretto, and creme de cacao into a cocktail shaker over ice. Cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into a chilled martini glass to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 2.8 mg, Sugar 20.5 g

ITALIAN WEDDING CAKE



Italian Wedding Cake image

This is a bride's cake. It was served at a very dear friends wedding.

Provided by BOSQUE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 19

½ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup shortening
½ cup margarine
2 cups white sugar
5 egg yolks
¼ teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
5 egg whites
½ cup drained crushed pineapple
½ cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
¾ cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8 inch pans. Combine the buttermilk, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and almond extract. Beat in the buttermilk mixture alternately with the flour, mixing just until incorporated. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter. Stir in pineapple, coconut and 1 cup pecans.
  • Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow cake layers to cool 10 minutes in pans, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  • To make the frosting: Cream together the butter, cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until blended. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla and 1 cup pecans. If frosting is too stiff to spread, stir in milk a teaspoon at a time until it reaches desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1043.7 calories, Carbohydrate 118 g, Cholesterol 164.2 mg, Fat 61.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 21.1 g, Sodium 684.3 mg, Sugar 94.3 g

ITALIAN WEDDING CAKE



Italian Wedding Cake image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 1h6m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18.25-ounce) box white cake mix (recommended: Betty Crocker)
1 stick butter, softened
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
3 egg whites
1 tablespoon vanilla extract (recommended: McCormick)
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (recommended: McCormick)
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained (recommended: Dole)
1/2 cup sweetened flake coconut (recommended: Baker's)
2 cups chopped pecans, divided (recommended: Diamond)
2 (16-ounce) cans cream cheese frosting (recommended: Betty Crocker)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Lightly coat 2 (8-inch) cake pans with cooking spray; set aside. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, butter, buttermilk, egg whites, and extracts. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping down sides of the bowl as needed. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Fold in crushed pineapple, coconut, and 1 cup pecans. Divide batter into 2 prepared cake pans. Bake in preheated oven for 31 to 36 minutes or until tester inserted in middle comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes then turn out on to wire racks to cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, stir together remaining 1 cup pecans and frosting. With a serrated knife, cut both cakes horizontally to make 4 layers. Frost the top of each layer with 1/2 cup of frosting and stack on top of the next layer. Use remaining frosting to frost the entire outside of cake. Slice and serve.

ITALIAN WEDDING CAKE MARTINI



Italian Wedding Cake Martini image

I had one of these at Carfabas and now it's my favorite drink. Tastes just like an Italian Wedding Cake.

Provided by VonnieFL

Categories     Beverages

Time 1m

Yield 1 drink, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 ounce vanilla vodka
1 ounce Creme de Cacao
1 ounce pineapple juice

Steps:

  • Shake over ice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.7, Fat 0.1, Sodium 3.1, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 12, Protein 0.1

ITALIAN WEDDING CAKE



Italian Wedding Cake image

This cake is moist and very dense and the longer it is refridgerated the better it becomes. Everytime I we have a potluck this is what I am requested to make. If you don't want to make the cream cheese frosting from scratch you can use canned, I prefer Betty Crocker, but taking the extra time to make your own is well worth it....

Provided by Donata Natalino

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 box white cake mix
1 stick butter, room temperature
1 1/4 c buttermilk
3 egg whites
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
8 oz can of crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 c sweetened flake coconut
2 c pecans, chopped, divided
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 c butter, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 c confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350
  • 2. Lightly coat 3 8 inch cake pans with cooking spray: set aside
  • 3. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, 1 stick of butter, buttermilk, egg whites and extracts. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping down sides of the bowl as needed.
  • 4. Continue beating on medium speed for 2 minutes. Fold in crushed pineapple, coconut and 1 cup of pecans. Pour batter in the prepared cake pans. Bake in preheated oven for approx. 30 - 35 minutes or until tester inserted in middle comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then turn out on to a wire rack to cool.
  • 5. While cake is cooling, cream together remaining butter and cream cheese. Add vanilla and confectioners sugar until blended and smooth. If your frosting is too thick add a teaspoon of milk at a time until it reached the desired consistency.
  • 6. Frost layers and outside of cake. Add remaining pecans as garnish on outside of cake. If desired pecans can be added to frosting instead.

CARRABBA'S ITALIAN WEDDING CAKE MARTINI



Carrabba's Italian Wedding Cake Martini image

This is the correct recipe for the Italian wedding cake martini, I tried the others and something was not quite right. So I just asked the bartender at Carrabba's and she wrote it down for me! So just combine the following in a martini shaker and wala!

Provided by alofaso

Categories     Beverages

Time 1m

Yield 1 martini, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/4 ounces skky vanilla vodka
3/4 ounce Creme de Cacao, liquer
3 ounces pineapple juice, to fill the rest of the shaker (maybe more)

Steps:

  • Combine the ingredients in a martini shaker full of ice. Shake and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.2, Fat 0.2, Sodium 3.8, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 15.4, Protein 0.3

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. This will result in a more flavorful and moist cake.
  • Make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients blend together more easily and will result in a smoother batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can toughen the cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Do not open the oven door during the first 30 minutes of baking. This can cause the cake to fall.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cake for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Italian wedding cake is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. With its moist and flavorful cake, creamy frosting, and crunchy nuts, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give Italian wedding cake a try. You won't be disappointed.

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