Italian Cream Cake
Ingredients
- 1 stickbutter
1/2 cup
- ½ cvegetable shortening solid
- 2 csugar
- 5eggs yolks
- 5egg whites stiffly beaten
- 2 cflour
- 1 tspbaking soda
- 1 cbuttermilk
- 1 tsppure vanilla extract
- ½ tspalmond extract
- 1 cpecans
- 1 cunsweetened coconut
- Icing
- 2 cpowdered sugar
- 4 ozsoftened cream cheese
- 4 ozmascarpone cheese at room temperature
- Note: you can substitute the frosting recipe using all cream cheese if you prefer or all mascarpone)
- ½ cbutter
- ½ tsppure vanilla extract
- ½ tspalmond extract
- ½ ccoconut
- ½ cpecans
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease and flour 3- 8-inch pans.
- 2
Beat the egg white until stiff and set aside.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl cream the butter, shortening, and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (a light lemon in color around 4 minutes).
- 4
Beat in the egg yolks then whisk in the flour with baking soda until evening blended alternating with buttermilk.
- 5
Stir extracts, pecans, and coconut.
- 6
Fold in the egg whites.
- 7
Pour into the prepared pans.
- 8
Bake the cakes for 25 minutes or until the middle comes clean using the toothpick method.
- 9
Cool completely and frost with the icing recipe.
- 10
Icing:
- 11
Beat the cheese and butter together.
- 12
Add the powdered sugar, and extracts then beat until creamy to blend evenly.
- 13
Frost the cooled cake and garnish with pecans and coconut.
Italian Cream Cake
Ratings & Reviews
Be the First to Rate
Your rating helps others discover amazing recipes. Share your experience and let others know what you think!
About this Recipe
Indulge in the Ultimate Homemade Italian Cream Cake Experience
Prepare to be captivated by this incredible Italian Cream Cake, a truly special dessert that stands out among scratch cake recipes. This isn't just any cake; it's a labor of love, crafted entirely from scratch to deliver an unparalleled flavor experience. Forget store-bought mixes – our recipe guides you to create a moist, tender crumb infused with the delightful trifecta of pecan, coconut, and almond flavors, all crowned with a luscious cream cheese frosting.
What makes this Italian cream cake a favorite? It’s the perfect balance of textures and tastes. The cake itself is incredibly rich and moist, thanks to the careful combination of butter, shortening, and buttermilk, uplifted by stiffly beaten egg whites for an airy yet substantial texture. Every bite offers a hint of the nutty pecans and sweet, shredded coconut, beautifully complemented by a whisper of almond extract. This dedication to authentic ingredients makes it a true gem among Southern scratch cake recipes.
Crafting Your Perfect Italian Cream Cake
The real magic happens with the frosting. Our signature cream cheese frosting recipe combines tangy cream cheese with rich mascarpone, butter, powdered sugar, and a hint of vanilla and almond, creating a frosting that's both decadently creamy and perfectly balanced. The addition of toasted pecans and shredded coconut as a garnish elevates its presentation and flavor, making it a showstopping specialty cake recipe for any occasion. If you adore a coconut cream cake or classic Italian desserts, this recipe will quickly become a cherished favorite in your collection of homemade cake recipes.
Tips for Success & Serving Suggestions
- Perfecting the Frosting: Ensure your cream cheese, mascarpone, and butter are all at room temperature for the smoothest, lump-free frosting.
- Nut & Coconut Toasting: Briefly toast your chopped pecans and shredded coconut before adding them to the cake batter and using them as garnish. This simple step enhances their flavor significantly.
- Serving: This rich Italian cream cake is best served slightly chilled or at room temperature. It pairs wonderfully with a cup of coffee, a light fruit salad, or simply enjoyed on its own as a luxurious treat.