Old-fashioned Italian Recipe Cream Cake

Old-fashioned Italian Recipe Cream Cake
Old-fashioned Italian Recipe Cream Cake

Christmas is near, and if you are searching for an easy Christmas dessert! This Old-fashioned Italian Recipe Cream Cake is rich and decadent, perfect edible gift, made with coconut, pecans, and cream cheese frosting. This is a can’t-miss Italian recipe!

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour

Yield: 12 Servings

Ingredients:
    Cake:
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs (separated)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup buttermilk¹
  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 12 ounces cream cheese² (softened)
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon almond extract³
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

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