ITALIAN CREAM CAKE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

CAKE:
Crisco® Flour No-Stick Spray
1 cup Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening or 1 stick Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening Sticks
2 cups sugar
5 large eggs, separated
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut (4 oz.)
1 cup finely chopped pecans
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
12 oz. cream cheese or 1 1/2 (8 oz.) pkgs., softened
6 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsps. vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup flaked coconut, if desired
1/4 cup chopped pecans, if desired

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.

Pablo Jnr
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This cake looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.


Sharyar malik
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dessert.


Mama_Steve_Harrington
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This cake was perfect for a special occasion. It was beautiful and delicious.


Mentis Mori
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Ademilolu Joshua
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This cake was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! It was so delicious and everyone at my party loved it.


Tade Tobi
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I've never made an Italian cream cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! It was a big hit at my party.


Rezaul Islam
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This cake was amazing! I loved the combination of coconut and pecans. The frosting was so smooth and creamy.


Koleosho Sherifat
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but this cake was still really good. The frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Sonno Rampersaud
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the frosting was delicious.


Vazzle Clinton
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great! It's a favorite of my family and friends.


Abdu Hamdu
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully! The frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cake itself was perfect.


iwm unit4
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and it was a huge hit! He loved the coconut and pecan frosting, and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Dee Davis
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This cake was absolutely delicious! The coconut and pecan frosting was the perfect combination of sweet and nutty, and the cake itself was moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion dessert.


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