Description
Indulge in the heavenly delight of Quick Italian Cream Cake, a moist and flavorful dessert that brings a touch of Italian charm to any celebration. This recipe features layers of fluffy white cake infused with shredded coconut and crunchy pecans, all enveloped in a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just a sweet craving, this cake is not only easy to make but also visually stunning, making it an impressive centerpiece for your dessert table. With its delightful combination of flavors and textures, Quick Italian Cream Cake is sure to become a favorite among family and friends.
Ingredients
- White cake mix
- Eggs
- Buttermilk
- Vegetable oil
- Shredded coconut
- Chopped toasted pecans
- Cream cheese
- Butter
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease three cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the white cake mix, eggs, buttermilk, and vegetable oil using an electric beater for 2 minutes.
- Gently fold in shredded coconut and toasted pecans until evenly combined.
- Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes for 10 minutes in pans before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cake layers with cream cheese frosting and chill for 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (115g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 66mg