✨ A Short, Perfect Introduction
This Italian Cream Cake is a Southern classic that’s as dreamy as it sounds — soft vanilla-almond cake layers, loaded with coconut and pecans, slathered in a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. 🥥🌰 It’s perfect for holidays or any time you want to impress (and indulge)!
📋 Prep Time: 25 minutes
❄️ Chill Time: 1 hour (optional, for easier slicing)
⏱️ Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 12 slices
🔥 Calories per Serving: 580 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
➤ For the Cake:
- 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 🌻 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 🍬 2 cups granulated sugar
- 🥚 5 large eggs, separated
- 🍶 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 🍶 1 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 🌾 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 🧂 1 tsp baking soda
- 🥛 1 cup buttermilk
- 🥥 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 🌰 1 cup finely chopped pecans
➤ For the Frosting:
- 🧀 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)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven & Prepare Pans:
Preheat to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour three 8-inch or two 9-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms with parchment for easy removal.
2️⃣ Cream Butter, Oil, and Sugar:
Beat butter 🧈, oil 🌻, and sugar 🍬 together until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks 🥚 one at a time, beating well after each.
3️⃣ Add Flavor & Dry Ingredients:
Stir in vanilla and almond extract 🍶. Mix in flour 🌾 and baking soda 🧂 alternately with buttermilk 🥛 until smooth.
4️⃣ Add Coconut and Pecans:
Fold in shredded coconut 🥥 and chopped pecans 🌰.
5️⃣ Beat Egg Whites:
In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the batter to keep it light and fluffy.
6️⃣ Bake the Cake:
Divide batter into prepared pans and bake 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
7️⃣ Make the Frosting:
Beat cream cheese 🧀 and butter 🧈 until creamy. Add powdered sugar 🍬 and vanilla 🍶, beating until smooth and fluffy.
8️⃣ Assemble the Cake:
Layer the cooled cakes with frosting between each. Frost the top and sides, and garnish with pecans 🌰.
9️⃣ Chill and Serve:
Chill for 1 hour before slicing for clean layers. Serve and enjoy! ❄️🍴
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Moist, fluffy, and loaded with texture from coconut & pecans 🥥🌰
- A beautiful showstopper for any celebration 🎉
- That cream cheese frosting? Absolute heaven. 🧁
- Classic Southern elegance with a hint of Italian charm 🇮🇹✨
🔥 Helpful Tips
- Separate and beat your egg whites last for maximum fluff
- Don’t skip the buttermilk — it adds moisture and flavor
- Use toasted pecans for extra nuttiness 🌰
- Store in the fridge for 4–5 days (if it lasts that long!)
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