Award-Winning Italian Cream Cake

Name: Award-Winning Italian Cream Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 2 cups white sugar; 1 cup butter; 5 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1.5 cups buttermilk; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 cup flaked coconut; 3.5 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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This Italian cream cake recipe makes a delicious, award-winning cake. Feel free to substitute your favorite nuts for the walnuts.

Submitted by Chantal

Updated on February 26, 2025

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

14

Yield:

1 (9-inch) cake

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Original recipe (1X) yields 14 servings

2 cups white sugar
1½ cups unsalted butter, divided
5 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups buttermilk
1¼ cups chopped walnuts, divided
1 cup flaked coconut
3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
Beat 2 cups white sugar, 1 cup butter, and egg yolks together in a bowl with an electric mixer. Beat in flour, alternating with buttermilk, beating briefly after each addition. Beat in baking soda, then beat in 1 cup walnuts and coconut.
Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Divide batter evenly among the prepared pans.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool cakes in pans, 5 to 10 minutes, before turning out onto wire racks to cool completely, 25 to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, beat confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, remaining 1/2 cup butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Spread frosting onto cooled cake layers. Stack layers; frost sides if desired. Place remaining 1/4 cup walnuts on top cake.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

652	Calories
36g	Fat
77g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 652
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g	47%
Saturated Fat 19g	93%
Cholesterol 149mg	50%
Sodium 238mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 77g	28%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 60g
Protein 8g	16%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 78mg	6%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 183mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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