Italian Cream Cake

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Ingredients:

For the Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs (separated)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

For the Frosting:

  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (for garnish)

Instructions:

For the Cake:

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pans:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.
  1. Mix Dry Ingredients:
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  1. Cream Butter and Sugar:
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, oil, and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  1. Add Egg Yolks and Vanilla:
  • Beat in the egg yolks one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  1. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
  • Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour. Mix just until combined.
  1. Fold in Coconut and Pecans:
  • Gently fold in the shredded coconut and pecans.
  1. Beat Egg Whites:
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold them into the batter.
  1. Bake:
  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Frosting:

  1. Mix the Frosting:
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  1. Assemble the Cake:
  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top. Repeat with the second and third layers. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
  1. Garnish:
  • Sprinkle chopped pecans on top or press them gently into the sides of the cake for a decorative finish.

This Italian Cream Cake is rich, moist, and perfect for special occasions. Its combination of coconut, pecans, and cream cheese frosting makes it irresistible! 🍰✨

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