Italian Cream Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Ingredients
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup ripped-up sweetened coconut flakes
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1/2 cup softened butter
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2 cups plain flour
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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5 big eggs, yolks and whites separated
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1 cup light brown sugar (pressed in tight)
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1 cup sugar that’s granulated
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 cup roughly chopped pecans (swap out if not your thing)
→ Frosting Ingredients
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4 cups powdered sugar
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1/2 cup softened butter
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened up
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup extra pecans (strictly optional)
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven to 350°F. Grab a 13×9-inch pan, pop in some parchment, and lightly coat it with oil spray or butter.
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Add the salt, baking soda, and flour to a bowl and give it a quick whisk. Set it close by for later.
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Mix that softened butter, oil, and both sugars until it looks creamy. Toss in the egg yolks one by one, making sure they’re mixed well. Add your vanilla next.
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Add the flour mix and buttermilk, alternating a little of each as you go. Start and finish with the dry stuff. Don’t overbeat it! Gently stir in your coconut and pecans if using.
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Using a spotless bowl and clean beaters, whip your egg whites to stiff peaks. Slowly fold them into your batter till it's just mixed in.
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Pour the batter into your pan and smooth it out evenly. Bake until golden and done, about 30–35 minutes. A clean toothpick means it’s ready! Let it cool in the pan on a rack.
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Whisk the cream cheese and butter together till smooth. Slowly add powdered sugar, mixing after each round. Finally, stir in the vanilla until creamy.
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Once the cake’s fully cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Sprinkle pecans on for a little flair, but no pressure!
# Notes:
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It has just the right amount of sweetness, great for anyone who doesn’t like sugary desserts.
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This cake stays moist and pairs so well with the tangy cream cheese topping.
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A perfect pick for parties or family dinners.
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Tastes even better if chilled overnight, so make it a day early.