PERFECT ITALIAN CREAM CAKE

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This Italian Cream Cake is so good... it's better than some bakery cakes we've had. The cake is so moist it almost falls apart thanks to the addition of buttermilk. We love the crunch toasted pecans add. The cream cheese frosting is rich, decadent, and the perfect complement to this cake. Don't be stingy on the frosting... the...

Provided by Michelle Vincent

Categories     Cakes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 box white cake mix with pudding
3 large eggs
1/4 c oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 c buttermilk
3 1/2 oz shredded coconut (about 1 1/2 cups; 1/2 a 7 oz bag)
2/3 c chopped pecans, toasted
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 c butter, room temperature
32 oz confectioners' sugar
2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour 3 9-inch pans. Or, you may use 8" pans for a taller cake if you prefer.
  • 2. Combine first 5 ingredients.
  • 3. Mix at medium speed for approximately 2 minutes.
  • 4. Stir in coconut and pecans.
  • 5. Pour into prepared pans. If using 9" pans, the batter will be spread fairly thin.
  • 6. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until cakes test done. Cool in pans on wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • 7. Then remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.
  • 8. For frosting, combine cream cheese and butter. Mix until well blended.
  • 9. Gradually add confectioners sugar as you mix. Mix until fluffy frosting consistency. Add vanilla and blend well.
  • 10. Frost between layers, sides, and top of the cake.
  • 11. Garnish with toasted pecan halves, if desired.

Muheenat Oladimeji
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved this cake. The frosting is so rich and creamy, it balances out the coconut flavor perfectly.


Betty Agaviezor
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This cake is so moist and fluffy. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Tiffany Ford
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I love the combination of coconut and pecans in this cake. It's the perfect balance of sweet and nutty.


Robert-Swamp Ghost the Savage Murphy
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This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, but it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Tracy Robbins
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I've never made an Italian cream cake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out perfectly, and it was a big hit with my family.


Sumaiya Akther
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the cream cheese frosting pairs with the coconut and pecans.


Vusumzi Gift
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved this cake. The frosting is so rich and creamy, it balances out the coconut flavor perfectly.


Mhassan Iqbal
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This cake is absolutely delicious! The coconut and pecans give it a unique flavor that I love.


Juan Betancourt
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I've made this cake several times for potlucks and parties, and it's always a hit. Everyone loves the moist cake and the creamy frosting.


Asemahle Mntonintshi
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This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Faisal Thaheem
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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'd ever had.


Nusrat Maya
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This is the best Italian cream cake I've ever had. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. It's a perfect dessert for any occasion.


Md Monowar Hossain Raju
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I followed the recipe exactly, and my cake turned out beautifully. It was so delicious, and everyone loved it.


Edward Saydee
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This cake is amazing! The flavor is spot-on, and the texture is so light and fluffy. I highly recommend it.


Ethan Pucella
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


DD Daph
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This cake was a huge hit at my party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was to die for. I will definitely be making this again.