Here’s what typically goes into that slice you’re craving:
🍰 Classic Italian Cream Cake
Flavor Profile:
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Moist vanilla-butter cake base
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Coconut and chopped pecans inside
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Creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting
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Often finished with more pecans and coconut on top
Ingredients (for the full cake):
Cake:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup shortening (or more butter)
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2 cups granulated sugar
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5 large eggs, separated
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
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1/2 to 1 cup chopped pecans
Cream Cheese Frosting:
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1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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4 cups powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Assembly:
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Layers are frosted with that luscious cream cheese frosting
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Decorated with toasted pecans and sometimes coconut flakes
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Served chilled or at room temp — always rich and indulgent
Would you like the full recipe to bake it yourself? Or maybe a small-batch or cupcake version?
