NANA'S ITALIAN CREAM CAKE

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Categories     Cake     Egg     Dinner

Yield 1 three layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

Cake:
1 stick butter and 1/2 C shortening
2 C sugar
5 egg yolks
2 C cake flour
1 t soda in 1 C buttermilk
5 egg whites, well beaten
1 C coconut
1 1/2 t vanilla
black walnuts (optional)
Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 stick butter
1 lb powdered sugar
1 t vanilla

Steps:

  • Cream shortening and butter with sugar. Add slightly beaten egg yolks. Add alternately flour with buttermilk. Add vanilla. Fold in beaten egg whites. Add coconut and nuts. Bake in three 9" layer pans at 350 for about 30 minutes. For frosting, allow butter to reach room temperature. Cream together butter and cheese. Add sugar and vanilla and beat until light and fluffy.

Sofiya Sofiya
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This cake is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the pineapple flavor and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement.


Markita Harris
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I'm not a baker, but this cake was really easy to make. I'm so glad I tried it!


Nthabiseng Thamae
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This cake is definitely a showstopper. It's perfect for any special occasion.


You Tuber King
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was so easy to make and it looked beautiful.


Shahazaib Hassan
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This cake is so moist and delicious. I love the pineapple flavor and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect topping.


A F R I D I
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Amy Tomlinson
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This cake is really easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nahwera Darius
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I had some trouble getting the cake to rise evenly, but it still tasted good.


Amir Kunjahi
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved it.


123 King
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I'm not a huge fan of pineapple, but I really enjoyed this cake. The cream cheese frosting is what really makes it.


Selena Case
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This cake is a little time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's so delicious and everyone will love it.


Owais Khan
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was so easy to make and it looked beautiful.


Muhammad Attullah Muhammad Attullah
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This cake is so moist and delicious. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the pineapple flavor.


Zama Mkwanazi
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for special occasions.


Joseph Standingbear
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This cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved it.