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Italian Cream Cake

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A delightful Italian Cream Cake featuring rich layers, cream cheese frosting, and a blend of coconut and pecans.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream together 1 cup of softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Combine the flour mixture with the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
  6. Fold in the shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
  7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  8. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  9. Beat together the cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  10. Frost and stack the cooled cakes generously with frosting.

Notes

For added flavor, consider swapping pecans with walnuts or adding a touch of almond extract.

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