ITALIAN CREAM CAKE

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Looking for Italian-style dessert? Then check out this delicious cream cake that's garnished with pecans - a perfect treat to your guest.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 eggs, separated
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups flaked coconut
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 container (1 lb) cream cheese creamy ready-to-spread frosting
Additional chopped pecans, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease 13x9-inch pan with shortening; lightly flour. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat sugar, butter and shortening with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating until blended. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating until blended after each addition. On low speed, beat in coconut and 1 cup pecans until blended.
  • In another large bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer on high speed just until stiff peaks form. Fold one-fourth of egg whites into cake batter; fold in remaining egg whites. Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake 45 to 48 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Frost cake. Garnish with additional chopped pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499, Carbohydrate 55 g, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 331 mg

Younes Ejram
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Overall, I really enjoyed this cake. It's a classic for a reason.


Tessie Lloren
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This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Md Mustakin
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I love the way this cake looks. It's so elegant and impressive.


Nate Episale
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This cake is a great make-ahead dessert. I made it the day before my party and it was still delicious.


marvel akinyi
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked.


Ramhari Karki
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This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, but it's always a hit.


leela Flomo
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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.


Arjun Sharma
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This cake is the perfect balance of sweetness and richness. I love the combination of the coconut and pecans in the frosting.


dennis fillbrandt
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The frosting was a little too sweet for me, but the cake itself was delicious.


Coumba Ba
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more milk or buttermilk to the batter next time.


the gamer of all time best
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed this cake. The frosting is not too sweet, and the cake is moist and flavorful.


David Atiade
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and beautiful cake that's perfect for special occasions.


Crystal Traylor
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I love how easy this cake is to make. I can have it in the oven in under an hour.


FF Gamers 3.0
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This is the best Italian cream cake I've ever had. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy.


AIMOO G
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The coconut-pecan frosting is the star of the show.


Samuel Bediako
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This cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved it.


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