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Incredibly Delicious Italian Cream Cake Recipe | |
Italian Cakes | |
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Ingredients:
1 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup shortening 2 cups white sugar 5 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup flaked coconut 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 pound cream cheese 1/2 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups confectioners' sugar 2 tablespoons light cream 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup flaked coconut
Directions:
This is an old recipe from my aunt. It is both famous and infamous in our family. It is absolutely irresistible. ( 12 servings). Printed from Allrecipes, Submitted by Rory Directions 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees F). Grease 3 - 9 inch round cake pans. In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the buttermilk; set aside. 2 In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter, shortening and white sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs, buttermilk mixture, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 cup coconut, baking powder and flour. Stir until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pans. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool. 4 To Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Mix in a small amount of cream to attain the desired consistency. Stir in chopped nuts and remaining flaked coconut. Spread between layers and on top and sides of cooled cake. | |