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Italian Cream Cake

Soft, moist layers of coconut and pecan-studded cake topped with rich cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 People
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs separated
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans for garnish

Method
 

  1. Beat butter, sugar, and egg yolks; mix in vanilla.
  2. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk.
  3. Fold in coconut, pecans, and whipped egg whites.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes, then cool.
  5. Frost layers and garnish with pecans.