Description
A rich and flavorful Italian cream cake with layers of cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and buttermilk.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Fold in coconut and pecans.
- Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool before frosting.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for best freshness.
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Feel free to decorate with extra coconut and pecans on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Italian Cream Cake, Dessert, Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting