Chocolate Italian Cream Cake

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3
Indulge in a decadent Chocolate Italian Cream Cake
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups white sugar
5 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 cups sifted confectioners ' sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
724
Sugar
67g
Fat
44g
Chocolate Italian Cream Cake is a classic dessert that is a favorite among chocolate lovers. This rich and decadent cake is made with cocoa powder, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans for a unique twist on a traditional cake. The cream cheese frosting is rich and creamy, providing the perfect finishing touch. This cake is perfect for special occasions, parties, or just as a sweet treat to enjoy at home.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2.In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy.
3.Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4.Sift together the flour, baking soda, and cocoa powder. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
5.Stir in vanilla and mix well. Fold in the coconut and pecans.
6.Divide batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
7.Cool the cakes in their pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
8.For the frosting, cream the cream cheese and butter together until light and fluffy. Sift the cocoa and confectioners' sugar. Add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the pecans and vanilla.
9.Spread the frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.

PROS

Rich and chocolatey, this Italian Cream Cake is perfect for any chocolate lover.
The combination of coconut and pecans adds a nice texture to the cake, making it a delicious treat to be enjoyed with friends and family.

CONS

This cake is fairly high in calories and fat, as it contains a lot of butter, shortening, and pecans.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake is not particularly healthy, it does contain some nutrients such as iron and fiber from the cocoa powder and pecans. The coconut provides some healthy fats as well.

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