Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Quick Italian Cream Cake, a dessert that embodies the essence of Italy in every bite. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any celebration or a cozy night in, featuring layers of moist white cake infused with shredded coconut and crunchy toasted pecans. Topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, this cake is not only visually stunning but also irresistibly delicious. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes and the ability to serve up to 10 guests, you’ll impress your loved ones without spending hours in the kitchen. Enjoy this treat at birthdays, holidays, or any occasion where you want to elevate your dessert game and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
- White cake mix
- Eggs
- Buttermilk
- Vegetable oil
- Shredded coconut
- Toasted pecans
- Cream cheese
- Butter
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine white cake mix, eggs, buttermilk, and vegetable oil; mix for 2 minutes with an electric beater.
- Fold in toasted pecans and shredded coconut gently.
- Divide batter among the prepared pans and bake for 15-17 minutes.
- Cool cakes on wire racks for 10 minutes before removing from pans.
- Optionally drizzle rum over cooled layers before frosting with cream cheese frosting made by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth, then adding powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg