%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
Tropical Quinoa
This tropical quinoa bowl has become my go to weeknight dinner because it comes together in just forty minutes and tastes like a mini vacation on a plate. Quinoa is one of my favorite ingredients since it's a complete protein with all nine essential amino acids, making it so satisfying and perfect for keeping energy levels steady. The combination of papaya, red bell pepper, and fresh cilantro brings vibrant flavors and colors, while the rice wine vinegar and orange zest add just the right brightness. Best part is the ingredient list is simple and affordable, yet feels fancy enough to impress anyone at your table.
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.
Yuzu Collins
Have you tried a Yuzu Collins? This is my go to drink when I want something refreshing that comes together in just five minutes. The yuzu juice adds this beautiful citrus brightness that feels fancy but honestly couldn't be easier to make. I love that yuzu is packed with vitamin C, so you're basically getting a little immune boost while you enjoy your cocktail. It's the kind of drink that impresses friends without requiring any special bartending skills, perfect for a casual evening at home.
Reviews
Sign in to write a review.