Italian Cream Cake
Italian Cream Cake is a luscious dessert that combines moist layers of cake with rich cream cheese frosting, enhanced by the tropical flavors of coconut and nuts. Perfect for any occasion, this delightful treat will impress your guests and leave them craving more. With its fluffy texture and irresistible taste, this recipe is a must-try for bakers of all levels.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (toasted)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in coconut milk.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in shredded coconut and nuts.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg