NANNY'S ITALIAN CREAM CAKE

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Oh wow! This is an incredibly moist and tasty cake. If you love icing like I do, double the frosting amount to ensure ample cake coverage.

Provided by Mollie Hubenak

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

CAKE
1 c buttermilk
1 tsp baking soda
5 large eggs, separated
1 c pecans, in pieces
2 c flour
2 c sugar
1 stick butter, softened
1/2 c crisco
1 tsp pure mexican vanilla
1 can(s) angel flake coconut
ICING
1 stick butter, softened
1 pkg cream cheese (8 oz)
1 tsp pure mexican vanilla
1 lb powdered sugar
1 c pecans, in pieces

Steps:

  • 1. CAKE: Preheat oven to 325 degreees. Beat egg whites and set aside.
  • 2. Add soda to buttermilk and set aside.
  • 3. Cream sugar, Crisco and butter. Add egg yolks; beat well. Add buttermilk, flour and vanilla.
  • 4. Fold in egg whites, then pecans, then coconut.
  • 5. Pour into 3 round (greased & floured)cake pans.
  • 6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until done.
  • 7. ICING: Cream butter, cream cheese and vanilla. Add powdered sugar and mix well. Stir in pecans.

Bishnupada Lasker
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Akash Rahman
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as good as the picture.


Nightmare Oracle
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.


ADIB HASAN
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


G00GLE
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This cake is a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor is good.


Abraham Scott
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I've been looking for a good Italian cream cake recipe for years, and this is it! Thank you!


Jesse Kern
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This cake is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's a showstopper!


Sara 3535
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I'm not a huge fan of Italian cream cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and flavor.


Joy Ford
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This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Stephanie Cantrell
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The frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a delicious cake.


Binod Bogati
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I love the nutty flavor of the toasted pecans in this cake. It adds a nice depth of flavor.


Rj Pabel
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This cake is a keeper! I've made it twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The instructions are easy to follow and the cake always turns out perfect.


Ayun Babu
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Nanny's Italian Cream Cake was a hit at our family gathering! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. Everyone raved about it.