Italian Cream Cake Recipe
Make Italian Cream Cake Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together and set aside.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and finish with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- 6
Fold in Coconut
Gently fold in the coconut flakes until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- 7
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 9
Prepare the Frosting
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- 10
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and fluffy.
- 11
Assemble the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top. Repeat with the second layer.
- 12
Frost the Final Layer
Place the final cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
- 13
Garnish with Coconut
Sprinkle the toasted coconut flakes on top and around the sides of the cake for decoration.
- 14
Serve
Slice the cake and serve to enjoy your delicious Italian Cream Cake!
