Chocolate Italian Cream Cake

Chocolate Italian Cream Cake

INGREDIENTS

* 1/2 cup butter
* 1/2 cup shortening
* 2 cups white sugar
* 5 eggs
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
* 1 cup buttermilk
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 cup shredded coconut
* 1 cup chopped pecans
* 1 cup cream cheese
* 1/2 cup butter
* 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
* 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
* 1 cup chopped pecans
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans. Separate the eggs.
2. Cream 1/2 cup of the butter, shortening and sugar together. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon of the vanilla.
3. Sift soda, flour and 1/4 cup cocoa together. Add alternately with buttermilk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir in the coconut and 1 cup of the chopped pecans.
4. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared cake pans.
5. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cakes cool completely before frosting between layers and on sides.
6. To Make Frosting: Cream the cream cheese and butter together. Sift confectioner's sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa, beating in a little at a time until well-creamed. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup pecans. The Italian cream cake recipe is ready to serve...enjoy the cream cake ! Nice one !

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Italian Cream Cake Recipe

Italian Cream Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

* 1 stick margarine, (4 ounces)
* 2 cups flour
* 2 cups sugar
* 1 cup buttermilk
* 1 small can (approx. 3 ounces) flaked coconut, about 1 1/3 cups
* 5 egg whites, stiffly beaten
* 1/2 cup shortening
* 5 egg yolks
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 1 cup chopped pecans, or walnuts
* Frosting:
* 1 package cream cheese, softened (8oz)
* 1 box confectioners' sugar, (1 pound)
* 1/2 stick margarine, softened (4 Tbs)
* 1 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation:
Cream margarine and shortening; add sugar. Add egg yolks and beat well. Combine soda and flour; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in vanilla. Add coconut and nuts. Fold in egg whites. Pour into 3 greased and floured cake pans; bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
Frosting: Beat cream cheese until smooth; stir in sugar. Add vanilla and beat until smooth. Spread on cake layers; sprinkle top with chopped nuts. The Italian cream cake recipe is ready...hmmm...yummy !
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Incredibly Delicious Italian Cream Cake

Incredibly Delicious Italian Cream Cake Recipe

INGREDIENTS

* 1 cup buttermilk
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 cup butter
* 1/2 cup shortening
* 2 cups white sugar
* 5 eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 cup flaked coconut
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 8 ounces cream cheese
* 1/2 cup butter
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 4 cups confectioners' sugar
* 2 tablespoons light cream
* 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
* 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

INSTUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 9 inch round cake pans. In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the buttermilk; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter, shortening and white sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs, buttermilk mixture, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 cup coconut, baking powder and flour. Stir until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
4. To Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Mix in a small amount of cream to attain the desired consistency. Stir in chopped nuts and remaining flaked coconut. Spread between layers and on top and sides of cooled cake. The Italian Cream Cake Recipe is ready for a great treat ! Delcious !
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