Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Quick Italian Cream Cake, a perfect dessert for any celebration. This cake features moist layers enriched with coconut and pecans, complemented by a luscious cream cheese frosting that will leave your guests craving more. Its straightforward preparation makes it ideal for bakers of all skill levels, ensuring you can impress with minimal effort. Whether it’s a birthday party or a family gathering, this cake’s elegant presentation and rich taste will elevate any occasion. Discover the joy of baking with this irresistible recipe that combines simplicity and sophistication.
Ingredients
- White cake mixture
- Eggs
- Buttermilk
- Vegetable oil
- Shredded coconut
- Toasted pecans
- Cream cheese
- Butter
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease three cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine white cake mixture, eggs, buttermilk, and vegetable oil. Blend for two minutes until well mixed.
- Fold in toasted pecans and shredded coconut.
- Divide batter equally among pans and bake for 15-17 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool layers on wire racks before optionally soaking them with rum.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Assemble the cake by layering the cakes with frosting in between each layer and around the sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg