Description
Indulge in our Quick Italian Cream Cake, a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of coconut and pecans with a luscious cream cheese frosting. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a birthday or hosting a casual dinner. With its moist layers and creamy topping, each bite feels like a treat. Plus, it only takes about 30 minutes to prepare, making it an excellent choice for spontaneous gatherings. Serve it chilled for a refreshing finish or pair it with fresh fruit or ice cream for extra indulgence.
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). Grease three cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, eggs, buttermilk, and vegetable oil. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
- Stir in shredded coconut and chopped pecans until evenly mixed.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 15-17 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 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.
- Frost cooled cakes generously and chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg