Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Quick Italian Cream Cake, a delightful dessert that features moist layers of white cake, velvety cream cheese frosting, and a unique blend of coconut and pecans. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to holiday gatherings. With its fluffy texture and decadent taste, it’s sure to impress your guests and have them coming back for seconds. Whether you’re a novice baker or an experienced cook, this recipe is simple enough to whip up while still delivering a show-stopping dessert.
Ingredients
- White cake mix
- Large eggs
- Buttermilk
- Vegetable oil
- Shredded coconut
- Chopped toasted pecans
- Cream cheese
- Butter
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, buttermilk, and oil; mix with an electric beater for 2 minutes.
- Fold in coconut and pecans until evenly mixed.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 15-17 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Optionally brush rum on top layers for added flavor.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla before mixing in pecans.
- Frost cooled layers and chill for 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg