Incredibly Delicious Italian Cream Cake

You don’t want to miss out on this incredibly delicious Italian Cream Cake. Italian cream cake boasts a moist texture loaded with the goodness of coconut and pecans.

It is simply irresistible, as it is topped off with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Ideal for serving a large crowd, this Italian cream sheet cake is a must-try for any cake lover!”

This recipe is an ideal introduction for people unfamiliar with Italian cream cake.  Not only is it simple to prepare, but the taste is extraordinary. Mixture of pecans and coconut adds a unique texture to the cake and will leave a lasting impression.

Suffice it to say, you would be very impressed and somewhat fixated on this incredibly delicious and easy Italian Cream Cake.

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What is a cream cake?

There are many types of cream cakes because of numerous variations. A cream cake is a cake that incorporates cream or a filling based on cream. It may comprise a sponge cake filled with fresh berries and whipped cream.

What is Italian cream flavor?

Italian cream flavor is a combination of toasted coconut, chopped pecans and vanilla, merge into a moist soft cake. The cake is coated with a creamy and flavorsome frosting created with cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar, resulting in a luxurious and satisfying dessert having a complex yet comforting taste.

What is the difference between sweet cream and Italian cream?

Technically Italian cream cakes are not Italian they were originated in southern part of the USA. It is actually a southern cake that incorporates nuts inside out. Even though it’s from the west it still has its divine Italian taste to it.

There is no difference between the Italian cream and the sweet cream both are essentially the same coffee creamer. The classic 

How do you serve this Italian Cream Cake?

After baking the incredibly delicious Italian cream cake allow it to cool down for few minutes. Transfer the cake to the cooling rack to cool completely. Put frosting on top of the cake, make sure the cream cheese is beat thoroughly until smooth. Use serrated knife or a rubber spatula to even the icing on cake.

Place the cake for 20-25 minutes in fridge to cool it down. Pop the cake out of the freezer until it’s time to serve. Use a sharp knife to evenly cut the cake and served as desired. 

Tips

• Toast the coconut and pecans.
• Preheat the oven.
• Start with room-temperature ingredients, especially cream cheese.
• Don’t over-mix the batter.
• Grease the pans properly.
• Make sure to cool down the cake before going for the frosting.   
• Decorate your cake with pecan crumbles or different colored sprinkles.  

Variations

• The Italian cream cake consists of triple layer filled with pecan frosting and cream cheese. Regardless of that there are multiple variations you can try with Italian cream cake.
• You can add shredded coconut in the cake batter also in the frosting too. The coconut flavor really complements the cream cake. Pro tip, baked the shredded coconut in the oven 8-15 minutes, the coconuts taste better when they are roasted.
• Similarly for the chocolate lovers you can go with coco power blend it in with milk. The rich chocolate taste pairs really well with delicious cream cake. 

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• White Cake Mix
• Vanilla Extract
• Buttermilk
• Eggs
• Oil
• Coconut
• Pecans

For the frosting:

• Sugar
• Cream Cheese
• Vanilla Extract
• Butter

Instructions:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 

Step 2. Add the ingredients for the cake to a mixing bowl with the exception of the coconut and pecans. Blend until smooth. 

Add the white cake mix and the eggs.

Add the vanilla extract.

Add the oil.

Finally, add the buttermilk.

Step 3. Fold the pecans and coconut into the batter. 

Add the coconut.

Add the pecans.

Step 4. Separate the batter evenly into two greased 9-inch cake pans. 

Step 5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Cool to room temperature. Remove the cake from the pans once cooled. 

Step 7. Blend the frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy. 

Add the softened cream cheese and butter. 

Add the powdered sugar.

Step 8. Spread the frosting on the top of one layer of the cake, and place the other layer on top of that one. Ice the top and sides of the cake before serving. And it will be ready to enjoy!

Italian Cream Cake

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 10

You don't want to miss out on this incredibly delicious Italian Cream Cake. Italian cream cake boasts a moist texture loaded with the goodness of coconut and pecans. It is simply irresistible, as it is topped off with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Ideal for serving a large crowd, this Italian cream sheet cake is a must-try for any cake lover!"

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Ingredients 

For the cake:

• 1 box White Cake Mix
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 ¼ cup Buttermilk
• 3 large Eggs
• ¼ cup Oil
• 1 ½ cup Coconut, Shredded
• ¾ cup Pecans, Chopped

For the frosting:

• 4 cup Sugar, Powdered
• 16 oz Cream Cheese, Softened
• 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 C. Butter, Softened

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 
• Add the ingredients for the cake to a mixing bowl with the exception of the coconut and pecans. Blend until smooth. 
• Fold the pecans and coconut into the batter. 
• Separate the batter evenly into two greased 9 inch cake pans. 
• Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Cool to room temperature. 
• Remove the cakes from the pans once cooled. 
• Blend the frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy. 
• Spread the frosting on the top of one layer of the cake, and place the other layer on top of that one. 
• Ice the top and sides of the cake before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 856kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 429mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 91g

Author: Laura

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How to store Incredibly Delicious Italian Cream Cake?

You can keep your Italian cream cake incredibly delicious. The cream cake should be stored in the fridge. Place the cake in air tight container and store in the freezer. The Italian cream cake can be stored up to 3-4 days.

You can also wrap the cake with plastic wrap in order from it drying it out. The wrap will keep the cake tender and moist. Italian cream cake are best served at room temperature, make sure to place it out prior to eating it.

How to reheat Incredibly Delicious Italian Cream Cake?

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cover the cake with aluminum foil to prevent it from drying out. Keep the cake in the oven and bake it for about 10-15 minutes. On the other hand, you can reheat separate slices of Italian cream cake in the oven. 

How much does Incredibly Delicious Italian Cream Cake last on the fridge?

Normally the Italian cream cake can last in the fridge up to 4 days. You can also freeze the cake layers and can assemble the cake on a different date or time. Wrap the layers with a clear wrap or place them in a zip lock bags, or a plastic container. You can freeze the cake layers up to 2 months.  

Can I make ahead Incredibly Delicious Italian Cream Cake?

Yes you can make the incredibly Delicious Italian cream cake in advance. You can bake the triple cake layers and stored it in the freezer. On the date of the event you can proceed to ice and frost the cake with cream cheese and roasted pecans.

You can also use different sprinkles and toppings, depending on what type of event or occasion is happening.  

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