Italian Creme Layer Cake

Italian Creme Layer Cake
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    727

Indulge in the exquisite delight of Italian Creme Layer Cake, a symphony of moist cake layers, rich cream cheese frosting, and a delicate crunch of coconut and pecans. This elegant dessert is perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat any day of the week.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    99 g
  • Cholesterol
    110 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    9 g
  • Saturated Fat
    18 g
  • Sodium
    376 mg
  • Sugar
    79 g
  • Fat
    57 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins In a small bowl, combine buttermilk and baking soda. Let stand for 5 minutes; the mixture will foam. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, cream together granulated sugar, 1/2 cup softened butter, vegetable oil, and shortening until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Beat in egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Alternately add the buttermilk mixture and flour to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins In a separate clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Gently fold 1/3 of the beaten egg whites into the batter to lighten it. Then, carefully fold in the remaining egg whites until just combined. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Gently fold in 1 cup chopped pecans and flaked coconut. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Divide batter evenly among prepared cake pans. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 25 mins Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (25-30 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins To make the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a large bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup softened butter until smooth and creamy. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 cup chopped pecans. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Once cakes are completely cooled, level the tops if needed. Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Frost with a generous layer of cream cheese frosting. Repeat with remaining layers. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting. Garnish with additional chopped pecans, if desired. (5 minutes)

For best results, use room-temperature ingredients.
Do not overmix the batter, as this will result in a tough cake.
To prevent the cake from sticking, grease and flour the cake pans thoroughly.
The cake can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Allow the cake to come to room temperature before serving.
Feel free to adjust the amount of coconut and pecans to your liking.
Store leftover cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 242 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Herman Bahringer

    The recipe was easy to follow, and the cake turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Giovani Spinka

    I added a hint of lemon zest to the frosting, and it was delicious!

  • Corine Mcdermott

    This is the best Italian Creme Cake I've ever tasted! Thank you for sharing this recipe.

  • Louisa Pouros

    I made this for my mom's birthday, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.

  • Adriana Farrell

    This cake is absolutely divine! The texture is perfect, and the frosting is so creamy.

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