Soft As Silk Italian Cream Cake

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 5
Soft As Silk Italian Cream Cake Recipe
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Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter , softened
2 cups sugar
1 cup oil
5 egg yolks , beaten
2 cups cake flour ( pref . soft as silk cake flour if you can get it )
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 egg whites , stiffly beaten
1 can coconut ( small , do not know how many ounces . This is all that the recipe gives )
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter , softened
1 package cream cheese , softened
1 lb confectioners ' sugar
1 cup chopped pecans

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
685
Sugar
78g
Fat
42g
Soft As Silk Italian Cream Cake is a traditional cake from Italia. It is one of the famous cakes in Italy. This cake has a tender and smooth texture, giving it its name soft as silk. Unlike other Italian cakes that are usually associated with being dry, this cake is moist and has a unique flavor. This cake consists of three layers of cake, and it's filled with cream cheese pecans which also give it a smooth texture. This cake is perfect for holidays and special occasions. It can be served as a dessert or snack for any occasion, either as a casual treat or as a fancy dessert at a formal gathering. Soft As Silk Italian Cream Cake is irresistible and is sure to leave you asking for more.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour 3 ( 9-inch ) cake pans.
2.Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.
3.Add oil and beaten egg yolks; mix well.
4.Sift flour and soda together 2 or 3 times.
5.Add sifted ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating very well after each addition
6.Add vanilla and stir in stiffly beaten egg whites.
7.Stir in coconut and chopped pecans.
8.Divide batter into 3 prepared pans and bake at 325°F for 25 minutes or until cakes test done.
9.Cream margarine and cream cheese.
10.Beat in confectioners sugar until mixture is smooth.
11.Stir in chopped pecans.
12.Spread filling on each layer as you stack cake.|n13. Enjoy your Soft As Silk Italian Cream Cake!

PROS

This cake is moist and has a unique flavor.

Production of this cake typically yields a generous amount suitable for a large group.

It is also a perfect cake for holidays and special occasions.

CONS

It calls for a generous amount of sugar which could be a turn off for those who prefer their cakes less sweet.

The procedure involved might seem cumbersome for beginners.

The proportion of individual ingredients might need to be adjusted to achieve optimal results.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This cake contains some ingredients that are beneficial to the body. Example of which is eggs.
They contain proteins that can help in the growth and repair of body tissues. Coconut acts as an anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-viral property. Pecans are an excellent source of healthy fats and minerals like manganese, copper and zinc that have anti-inflammatory effects.

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