Description
Experience the delightful taste of Quick Italian Cream Cake, a luscious dessert that merges moist layers with creamy frosting for an unforgettable treat. Perfect for any celebration or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, this cake features toasted pecans and shredded coconut, adding a unique twist to a classic favorite. With just 30 minutes of preparation time, you can create this impressive dessert that will wow your guests and family alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 package white cake mixture
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 can shredded coconut
- ⅔ cup chopped toasted pecans
- 1 package cream cheese
- ½ cup butter
- powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup additional chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine white cake mix, eggs, buttermilk, and vegetable oil; beat for two minutes until smooth.
- Fold in shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes for ten minutes in pans before transferring them to wire racks.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Frost each layer generously; chill the decorated cake for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg