Incredibly Delicious Italian Cream Cake |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This is an old recipe from my aunt. It is both famous and infamous in our family. It is absolutely irresistible. Ingredients:
1 cup buttermilk |
1 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 |
8 ounces 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 sweetened flaked coconut |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 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.
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