Italian Cream Cake

This classic Italian Cream Cake is a beloved holiday dessert known for its incredibly moist texture and balanced flavors. The tender vanilla cake layers are studded with sweet shredded coconut and crunchy chopped walnuts, creating a delightful contrast in every bite. It is brought together with a luscious, tangy cream cheese frosting that cuts through the sweetness perfectly. This cake is a staple for Christmas, birthdays, and special family gatherings. While it requires a bit of patience to bake and frost the three layers, the result is a show-stopping centerpiece that tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld. It is the ultimate comfort dessert for any celebration.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 2

Calories: 248

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This classic Italian Cream Cake is a beloved holiday dessert known for its incredibly moist texture and balanced flavors. The tender vanilla cake layers are studded with sweet shredded coconut and crunchy chopped walnuts, creating a delightful contrast in every bite. It is brought together with a luscious, tangy cream cheese frosting that cuts through the sweetness perfectly. This cake is a staple for Christmas, birthdays, and special family gatherings. While it requires a bit of patience to bake and frost the three layers, the result is a show-stopping centerpiece that tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld. It is the ultimate comfort dessert for any celebration.

Ingredients

Butter, softened
Shortening
Sugar
Flour
Baking soda
Buttermilk
Vanilla
Shredded coconut
Chopped walnuts
Stiffly beaten
Cream cheese, softened
Butter, softened
Confectioners sugar
Vanilla
Chopped walnuts

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy.
3
Beat in the egg yolks one at a time until well combined.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda.
5
Add the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk and 1 teaspoon vanilla to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
6
Stir in the shredded coconut and 1 cup of chopped walnuts.
7
Gently fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites until just combined.
8
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
9
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10
Cool cakes in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes, then remove from pans to cool completely.
11
For the frosting, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
12
Gradually add the confectioners sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla, beating on low speed until incorporated, then increase speed to beat until fluffy.
13
Fold in the remaining 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
14
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with frosting. Top with second layer, spread with frosting, and top with final layer.
15
Spread remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 248kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.7g25%
Saturated Fat 7.6g38%
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 81mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 24.3g9%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
Sugars 16.7g
Protein 3.4g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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