Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Quick Italian Cream Cake, a dessert that captures the essence of Italy in every bite. This cake features fluffy layers infused with shredded coconut and crunchy toasted pecans, all enveloped in a creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations or as a sweet treat for any occasion, this cake is as visually stunning as it is delicious. With its quick preparation time, you can impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package white cake mixture
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 can shredded coconut
- ⅔ cup chopped toasted pecans
- For frosting: 1 package cream cheese
- ½ cup butter
- 1 package powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, buttermilk, and oil; beat for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in coconut and pecans until evenly mixed.
- Pour batter into three greased cake pans and bake for 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Frost cooled layers and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (97g)
- Calories: 338
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 239mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg