Incredibly Delicious Italian Cream Cake Recipe
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Incredibly Delicious Italian Cream Cake

By: Rory  
"This is an old recipe from my aunt. It is both famous and infamous in our family. It is absolutely irresistible."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 3 layer 9 inch round cake
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
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  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 9 inch round cake pans. In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the buttermilk; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter, shortening and white sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs, buttermilk mixture, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 cup coconut, baking powder and flour. Stir until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  4. To Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Mix in a small amount of cream to attain the desired consistency. Stir in chopped nuts and remaining flaked coconut. Spread between layers and on top and sides of cooled cake.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 777 | Total Fat: 41g | Cholesterol: 154mg

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Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2005 by HJONES999 
I guess the other positive reviewers have never had real Italian Cream Cake. I'm not one to... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2007 by DitzyDame 
I've made this cake twice now. The first time I followed the original recipe first and the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by KRANEY 
What a moist, rich, wonderful cake! I made this for a co-worker who was getting married. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2006 by CRYSTALCHERIE 
Very good! This was the first made from scratch cake I ever made and it was awesome! The only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2003 by SAMMARTI 
I did not like this at all. I did not use coconut, and did not think it would matter, as other... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by BLISSFUL_IN_TX 
Truly is incredible! The first time I made it, the cakes stuck to the pan (even after... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2006 by Hollys Taylor Made Treats 
I doubled this recipe and made a 11 x 18 sheet cake. There was a lot of batter and I even put... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2002 by MISS LULU 
This recipe really is incredibly delicious. I added a cup of chopped walnuts to the cake to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2003 by GATSBYSOM 
This is my SECOND review. Have made this cake somewhere around 7-8 times now. All in the past... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2004 by TARA_BULL 
I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was so delicious. I did make a few minor... MORE

 
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