How to Make Italian Creme Layer Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Italian creme layer cake is a classic and decadent dessert that hails from the heart of Italy. With its rich layers of moist cake, creamy filling, and crunchy nuts, this cake is a showstopper for any special occasion or gathering. The combination of flavors and textures in this cake is truly unmatched, making it a beloved treat for dessert lovers around the world.

This cake is known for its light and airy layers of vanilla cake, which are typically soaked in a flavorful syrup to enhan...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 egg whites
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup margarine, softened
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9-inch cake

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease three 9 inch, round cake pans. Combine soda and buttermilk, and let stand a few minutes.
  • In a large bowl, cream sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup oil and shortening. Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix buttermilk mixture alternately with flour into creamed mixture. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain. Gently stir in 1 cup pecans and coconut.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  • To make the Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat together cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and confectioners' sugar. Stir in 1 cup chopped pecans. Frost and fill cooled cake with cream cheese frosting.
  • Nutrition

    925 cal.

    • Total Fat: 57g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 110mg
    • Sodium: 376mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 99g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 79g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 222mg