Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Italy with this Quick Italian Cream Cake. This easy-to-make dessert features moist vanilla layers enriched with shredded coconut and crunchy pecans, all topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just because, this cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. In just a few simple steps, you can create a beautiful layered cake that brings warmth and joy to any gathering. Whether served with fresh berries or alongside a scoop of ice cream, each slice promises rich flavors and a comforting experience that will become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package white cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 can shredded coconut
- â…” cup chopped toasted pecans
- For Frosting: 1 package cream cheese
- ½ cup butter
- 1 package powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine white cake mix, eggs, buttermilk, and vegetable oil. Beat with an electric mixer for two minutes.
- Fold in shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
- Divide batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 15-17 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until fluffy.
- Frost each layer with cream cheese frosting once cooled completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg