Italian Cream Cheese Cake

Why Make This Recipe

This Italian Cream Cheese Cake is soft, creamy, and full of sweet flavor. It’s the perfect dessert when you want something rich but not too heavy. Every bite melts in your mouth and leaves you wanting more.

The mix of cream cheese, coconut, and pecans makes this cake special. It has the perfect balance of smooth and crunchy. It’s great for parties, holidays, or just a family treat after dinner.

What’s best is that it’s not hard to make. You don’t need fancy tools or rare ingredients. Just follow the simple steps, and you’ll have a beautiful cake that everyone will love.

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How to Make Italian Cream Cheese Cake

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter (softened)
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 cups sugar
• 5 eggs (room temperature)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese (softened)
• 1/2 cup butter (softened – for frosting)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
• 1 package (16 oz) powdered sugar (for frosting)
• 1 to 2 tbsp milk (for frosting)
• Extra chopped pecans for topping (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a big bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter, shortening, and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each.
3. In another bowl, mix flour and baking soda. Add this to the butter mix little by little, switching with buttermilk. Stir in 1 tsp vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
4. Pour the batter evenly into the pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool fully.
5. For the frosting: In a bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter until smooth. Add 1 tsp vanilla and powdered sugar. Mix well. Add milk, one spoon at a time, until creamy.
6. Spread frosting between the cake layers, on the top, and all around the sides. Sprinkle more chopped pecans on top if you like.
7. Chill the cake a bit before serving for best flavor.