Italian Cream Cake I Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 13, 2004

I came here looking to find my lost Italian Cream Cake recipe, this is it! I use Pecans instead of Walnuts, they are sweeter, and a touch of almond extract 1/4 tsp. But the special extra here is the butter instead of shortening called for in the other receipies. MMMMMM and better for you! I beat my egg whites until firm but not dry and fold carefully into batter. I probably use a full 1/2 cup of pecans also. Keep this refrigerated after baking or it will just literally melt in your mouth. Soften that butter before mixing too. You can use low fat cream cheese if you are cutting a few calories although you really won't notice them much. This one is a diet killer.

—BSMILEE

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 05, 2011

I can't say that I'd had italian cream cake before now so maybe I just don't like this type of cake but I did not care for the spongy texture of the cake and the flavor was just okay for me. Thank you for the recipe but I won't take the time to try this one again.

—bilheat

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Dec 19, 2006

This was an addictive cake. It got more moist the next cake. I used less sugar and put toasted coconuts on top of the frosting. Double maybe even triple the cream cheese but no need to double on the butter or sugar in the frosting recipe. Highly recommend.

—enigma

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Jul 31, 2006

Chantel I think I love you! This is the absolute best recipe in the world. I always try tons of recipes till I find the perfect one, this is it, follow the recipe add a little less powdered sugar if you want. Another member said hers was a flop, you need to grease and flour your pan, never rely on only spray, let em cool quite a bit before you dump them out, and you have to wait until the cake is completley cooled to frost it, the icing is butter and cream cheese (and to die for) it will melt right off if the cake is not cool. I doubled the icing recipe, pile that stuff on there, ice all of it, that's the best part! Throw in lots of pecans (In love with nuts)unbelievable!!!

—Sonofabaker

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Apr 18, 2006

This is a great recipe, but be sure to beat the egg whites TO STIFF PEAKS! I made two cakes for my parents' 40th anniversary party--the first one was great but the second I got yolk mixed in with the whites, they didn't form peaks and the texture was markedly doughy. Luckily, I only needed one piece from the second cake! Also, I doubled the frosting as others did so the sides would be frosted, too.

—Laura ST

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Mar 29, 2006

Fantastic!!! I doubled the frosting, I added pecans to the frostings and decorated with some on the outside. I made this for my aunts birthday, she loves Italian cream cake, they ordered one from her favorite bakery and I made one too, mine put the bakery cake to shame, I even got emails telling me how good this cake was, excellent, the frosting makes it so don't use any other kind of frosting on this cake or it will not be as good. Super!! Oh yeah I cut down the powdered sugar, I put in a cup "less" than called for in the frosting, it was plenty sweet.

—NICKIE75

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Dec 07, 2006

I have made this recipe many times and most recently for an "end of class, we made it to graduation" celebration. Everyone just raved over it and I've had many people want to pay me to make them for anniversary, wedding, and birthday celebrations as well. This is the best recipe I have ever used. I do not use walnuts but use pecans (chopped) and stirred into both the batter and the frosting. Use less powdered sugar and I toast the coconut before using it in the batter and sprinkle the top. Yummers!!!

—WHISKEYRIVER

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Aug 01, 2005

Wonderful recipe! Doubled the frosting and substituted pecans for walnuts. Huge hit at the office! Positively a keeper!!!

—Sunny D

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Nutrition

Calories
759 kcal
38%

Carbohydrates
91.3 g
29%

Cholesterol
168 mg
56%

Fat
41.5 g
64%

Fiber
2 g
8%

Protein
9.5 g
19%

Sodium
401 mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Italian Cream Cake I

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 759
Calories from Fat: 374

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41.5g 64 %
Saturated Fat 21.9g 110 %
Cholesterol 168mg 56 %
Sodium 401mg 16 %
Potassium 206mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 91.3g 29 %
Dietary Fiber 2g 8 %
Protein 9.5g 19 %
Sugars 71.9g
Vitamin A 21 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 10 %
Iron 19 %
Thiamin 23 %
Niacin 24 %
Vitamin B6 8 %
Magnesium 12 %
Folate 37 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.