Description
Indulge in the delightful Quick Italian Cream Cake, a sumptuous dessert that captures the essence of Italian baking. This cake features moist layers complemented by rich cream cheese frosting and a crunch from toasted pecans, making it an ideal choice for celebrations or simply satisfying your sweet cravings. In just about 30 minutes, you can create this impressive treat that’s sure to wow your guests with its unique flavor profile.
Ingredients
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- 1 package white cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 can shredded coconut
- ⅔ cup chopped toasted pecans
- 1 package cream cheese
- ½ cup butter
- 1 package powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp rum (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, buttermilk, and oil; beat until smooth. Gently fold in the coconut and pecans.
- Divide the batter among the pans and bake for 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Optionally brush each layer with rum after cooling.
- For frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla. Frost between layers and on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg