Quick Italian Cream Cake: A Slice of Heaven
A fluffy, moist cake infused with Italian flavors, adorned with creamy frosting and toasted coconut that makes it a perfect treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter and dust with flour.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar using a stand mixer until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then blend in the milk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, then stir in the coconut and pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. Ensure to avoid overmixing the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg