%3Amax_bytes(150000)%3Astrip_icc()%2F2556678-incredibly-delicious-italian-cream-cake-Yoly-1x1-2-51735f4035424c1491bb635b26d6d1b1.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Incredibly Delicious Italian Cream Cake
Prep
30 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Medium
This Italian cream cake is my go to dessert whenever I want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. With just thirty minutes of prep and bake time, you'll have a stunning, moist cake that tastes like you've been baking all day. The coconut adds wonderful texture and contains healthy fats that support brain function, while the combination of butter and shortening keeps the cake incredibly tender and rich. Best of all, this recipe uses simple pantry staples you likely have on hand, making it budget friendly and utterly foolproof. Your family will be asking for seconds before you know it.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 11 cup buttermilk
- 11 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup butter½ cup butter
- ½ cup shortening½ cup shortening
- 22 cups white sugar
- 55 large eggs
- 11 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 11 cup flaked coconut
- 11 teaspoon baking powder
- 22 cups all-purpose flour
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Make the cake: Combine buttermilk and baking soda together in a small bowl; set aside.
- 3
Beat butter, shortening, and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs, buttermilk mixture, vanilla, coconut, baking powder, and flour; stir until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 5
Make the frosting (while cakes are cooling): Beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and confectioners' sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in cream, a little at a time, to attain the desired consistency. Stir in walnuts and coconut. Spread frosting between the cake layers and on the top and sides of cooled cake.
Recipe Variations
Get AI-powered ingredient substitution suggestions.
You Might Also Like
Coconut & raspberry crush
Have you tried making a drink that's both refreshing and genuinely good for you? This coconut and raspberry crush is my go to when I want something special without the fuss. The best part is how quick it comes together in just ten minutes of prep. Coconut water is absolutely fantastic for hydration, packed with natural electrolytes that your body actually needs. I love combining it with tart raspberries and a hint of mint for that perfect balance of sweet and zingy. It's simple, it's delicious, and honestly, it feels like you're treating yourself to something fancy.
Beergarita
My go to drink for summer gatherings is this refreshing Beergarita, and let me tell you, it's a total crowd pleaser. The combination of tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and a cold Corona creates something that tastes way more complicated than it actually is. Lime juice is packed with vitamin C, which is great for your immune system, and the whole thing takes just five minutes to throw together. Best part? It's incredibly budget friendly since you're probably already stocking most of these ingredients anyway.
Crispy seabass with preserved lemon yogurt
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners because it comes together in just ten minutes flat. Crispy seabass with preserved lemon yogurt is that perfect balance of impressive and effortless, with tangy Greek yogurt and zingy preserved lemon creating a sauce that feels restaurant quality but tastes like home. The seabass gets beautifully golden and flaky while the freekeh provides substantial whole grains packed with fiber and protein. It's the kind of meal that makes you feel like you're treating yourself without any fuss.
Reviews
Sign in to write a review.