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Chocolate Italian Cream Cake

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"A chocolaty take on the classic Italian cream cake."
Chocolate Italian Cream Cake Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 63 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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Original recipe yield 1 - 3 layer 8 inch cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans. Separate the eggs.
  2. Cream 1/2 cup of the butter, shortening and sugar together. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon of the vanilla.
  3. Sift soda, flour and 1/4 cup cocoa together. Add alternately with buttermilk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir in the coconut and 1 cup of the chopped pecans.
  4. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared cake pans.
  5. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cakes cool completely before frosting between layers and on sides.
  6. To Make Frosting: Cream the cream cheese and butter together. Sift confectioner's sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa, beating in a little at a time until well-creamed. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup pecans.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2003 by momof2pumpkins 
After making some of the changes recommended by previous reviewers and adding some of my own,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2005 by Aval-Na'Ree 
The only difference between this recipe and the one I've used for years is the addition of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2007 by Tish 
Absolutely wonderful. I did not use the coconut or pecans due to allergies, but it was still... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by RLNANCE 
This is a very rich cake but it uses cocoa and not much of it, and so is not as chocolatey as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by Babz 
This cake rules. I had never made an Italian Creme Cake before (and I am Italian) but this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2003 by PAMELAVDW 
We served a variety of Italian desserts at my wedding dinner, some baked by friends and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2006 by BELLEROSE1 
Wonderful, not too sweet or chocolatey or anything, everything came out perfectly! Made for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2006 by puppitypup 
Doubled the cocoa in both the cake and the frosting. Didn't like the coconut in the cake, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2005 by Christy 
This turned out perfect. I didnt have any pecans, so I used walnuts, instead, but it was still... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by VANMAN 
Wow! This the first cake that I've ever made, and it turned out great! Everyone loved it. I... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Chocolate Italian Cream Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 1034

  • Total Fat: 59.9g
  • Cholesterol: 182mg
  • Sodium: 461mg
  • Total Carbs: 120.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 4.7g
  • Protein: 11.7g

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