Italian Creme Layer Cake

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 15
Classic Italian Creme Layer Cake recipe for a sweet treat
in Dessert

Prep

25 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

1 hour 5 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup shortening
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 egg whites
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 package flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 package cream cheese , softened
1/2 cup margarine , softened
4 cups confectioners ' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
618
Sugar
78g
Fat
32g
Italian Creme Layer Cake is a Southern classic with a nutty and creamy flavor. The cake is made with chopped pecans, flaked coconut, buttermilk, and cream cheese frosting. It is often served on special occasions like weddings, birthdays, and holidays. This cake is light, fluffy, and perfect for those who love a sweet dessert. If you are a fan of coconut, pecans, and cream cheese frosting, you will love Italian Creme Layer Cake!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans.
2.In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda in buttermilk. Set aside.
3.In a large bowl, cream together sugar, butter, vegetable oil, and shortening until light and fluffy.
4.Beat in egg yolks one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
5.In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
6.In another bowl, sift flour and add flaked coconut and chopped pecans.
7.Add flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
8.Fold in egg whites. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
9.Bake cakes for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
10.Cool cakes completely before frosting.
11.In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and margarine until smooth.
12.Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy.
13.Stir in chopped pecans.
14.Spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.

PROS

This cake is light and fluffy with a sweet and nutty flavor.
The cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement.

It is a classic crowd-pleasing dessert and a staple for special occasions.

CONS

This cake contains a lot of sugar, fat, and calories.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This cake is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional sweet treat.
The pecans in this recipe are high in healthy unsaturated fats and fiber.

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