Italian Cream Cake; A Timeless Delightful Dessert
If you’re, in the mood for a dessert thats both indulgent and comforting look no further than the Cream Cake. This delightful treat offers a moist and tender texture, topped with a cream cheese frosting that perfectly complements the crunch of pecans and coconut. Here’s how you can create this dessert in your kitchen;
Ingredients, for Italian Cream Cake;
All Purpose Flour
Softened Butter
Shortening
Granulated Sugar
Buttermilk
Vanilla Extract
Coconut Flakes
Chopped Pecans or Walnuts
For the Frosting;
Softened Cream Cheese
Butter
Powdered Sugar
Vanilla
Milk or Cream
For the Topping;
Chopped Pecans or Walnuts
Methods to Prepare Italian Cream Cake;
- 1. Preparation; Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 8 inch cake pans.
- 2. Beat Egg Whites; In a bowl whisk the egg whites until they form peaks then set them
- 3. Combine Dry Ingredients; In a bowl mix together all purpose flour and baking soda then set it
- 4. Cream. Sugar;First take a mixing bowl. Beat the softened butter until it becomes fluffy. Next add the granulated sugar. Continue beating until it turns light and fluffy.
- Step 5; Incorporate the egg yolks into the mixture until they are thoroughly combined.
- Step 6; Gradually add the flour and buttermilk to the mixture alternating between them.. Finish, with the ingredients to ensure a balanced combination.
- Step 7; Enhance the flavors by mixing in vanilla extract chopped pecans. Carefully fold in beaten egg whites for added lightness.
- Step 8; Divide the batter evenly into prepared cake pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Check if a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean before removing from the oven.
- Step 9; While waiting for the cakes to bake prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add icing sugar and vanilla extract. If necessary incorporate milk or cream to achieve a consistency.
- Step 10; Once cooled spread frosting between layers of cake as on top. Optionally garnish with chopped pecans. Coconut according to your preference.
Lastly savor your Cream Cake by slicing it up! With its blend of flavors and delightful textures this classic dessert is sure to please both guests at occasions or simply serve as a sweet indulgence, for yourself.
Savor each and every bite of this masterpiece!
