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Italian Creme Layer Cake

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"Very moist and delicious."
Italian Creme Layer Cake Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 115 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 30 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 3 layer cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 egg whites
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
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  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup margarine, softened
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease three 9 inch, round cake pans. Combine soda and buttermilk, and let stand a few minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, cream sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup oil and shortening. Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix buttermilk mixture alternately with flour into creamed mixture. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  3. In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain. Gently stir in 1 cup pecans and coconut.
  4. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  5. To make the Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat together cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and confectioners' sugar. Stir in 1 cup chopped pecans. Frost and fill cooled cake with cream cheese frosting.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 30, 2007 by shelly 
Absolutely perfect! My family who doesn't like pecans, loved this cake! I didn't put the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 26, 2007 by Kim C 
We really liked this recipe. I used butter instead of shortening (personal preference). I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 31, 2002 by PVENEZIA 
After making this cake, I can throw out all my other cake recipes. It's the best, both in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 13, 2007 by KITTY214 
This cake turned out wonderful- my only suggestion would be to use parchment paper to line the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 20, 2004 by TALENTS 
Excellent cake and always a hit. One great tip, I usually dust the pecans in flour before... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 28, 2006 by Stacy M. 
This is the absolute BEST Cake I have ever had!!! First off I HATE coconut, so was very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 15, 2003 by RedSoxRule 
After so many rave reviews, I had to try this cake. I am not a professional baker, but I am a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 23, 2007 by AmyK 
I was told this was THE BEST cake I've ever made- and I'm an avid baker! I added 1 tsp of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 17, 2006 by HOLLYKATE1 
I have tried many italian creme cakes and have never made one so I decided to try this one and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 16, 2008 by GWENMBELL 
This has become my "gold standard" cake according to my co-workers. They specifically ask for... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Italian Creme Layer Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 941

  • Total Fat: 59.2g
  • Cholesterol: 113mg
  • Sodium: 397mg
  • Total Carbs: 98.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.9g
  • Protein: 8.7g

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