How to Make Italian Cream Cake I - A Step-by-Step Guide

Italian cream cake is a classic dessert that has become a favorite for many people. It is a moist and flavorful cake that is filled with coconut and pecans, and then frosted with a delicious cream cheese frosting. This cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday, a holiday, or just a special treat for yourself.

Making an Italian cream cake from scratch may seem daunting, but with the right recipe and some patience, it can be a fun and rewarding baking experience. The key...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 egg whites
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • ½ cup butter
  • 3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 to 9 - inch round layer cake

  • Cream together 1 cup butter or margarine, egg yolks, and 2 cups white sugar. Alternately mix in flour and buttermilk. Add baking soda. Mix in 1 cup walnuts and coconut.
  • Beat egg whites, and fold into batter. Pour batter into three greased and floured 9 inch round cake pans.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven.
  • Combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract. Spread onto cooled cake. Top iced cake with chopped walnuts.
  • Nutrition

    759 cal.

    • Total Fat: 42g
    • Saturated Fat: 22g
    • Cholesterol: 168mg
    • Sodium: 401mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 91g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 72g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 206mg