perfect italian cream cake
Everyone loves this cake, and can't believe it starts with a mix! The frosting recipe makes a LOT of frosting, as my family likes it decadent! Frosting recipe may be downsized, if you prefer.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This Italian Cream Cake is so good... it's better than some bakery cakes we've had. The cake is so moist it almost falls apart thanks to the addition of buttermilk. We love the crunch toasted pecans add. The cream cheese frosting is rich, decadent, and the perfect complement to this cake. Don't be stingy on the frosting... the recipe makes a lot so you'll have more than enough. This recipe starts with a boxed cake and is so easy a beginner baker will have success. We added some toasted coconut, along with the suggested pecans, for a pretty presentation. A beautiful cake that's perfect for a holiday, but easy enough to make every day.
Ingredients
- 1 - box white cake mix with pudding
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 3 1/2 ounces shredded coconut (about 1 1/2 cups; 1/2 a 7 oz bag)
- 2/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
- 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 32 ounces confectioners' sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
How To Make perfect italian cream cake
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour 3 9-inch pans. Or, you may use 8" pans for a taller cake if you prefer. -
Step 2Combine first 5 ingredients.
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Step 3Mix at medium speed for approximately 2 minutes.
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Step 4Stir in coconut and pecans.
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Step 5Pour into prepared pans. If using 9" pans, the batter will be spread fairly thin.
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Step 6Bake for 15-17 minutes or until cakes test done. Cool in pans on wire rack for 10 minutes.
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Step 7Then remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.
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Step 8For frosting, combine cream cheese and butter. Mix until well blended.
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Step 9Gradually add confectioners sugar as you mix. Mix until fluffy frosting consistency. Add vanilla and blend well.
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Step 10Frost between layers, sides, and top of the cake.
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Step 11Garnish with toasted pecan halves, if desired.
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