Italian Cream Cheese Cake

Name: Italian Cream Cheese Cake
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: – 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; – 2 cups of granulated sugar; – 5 large eggs, separated; – 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract; – 2 cups of all-purpose flour; – 1 teaspoon of baking soda; – 1 cup of buttermilk; – 1 cup of sweetened shredded coconut; – 1 cup of toasted pecans, chopped; – 1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese, softened; – 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened; – 4 cups of powdered sugar; – 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract

9 steps

A dessert that captures the essence of Italy’s rich culinary heritage. Italian Cream Cheese Cakes are a celebration of flavor and texture. With their velvety-smooth cream cheese filling, toasted pecans, and a hint of coconut, these cakes deliver a symphony of taste that will leave your taste buds in awe. The combination of moist cake layers and tangy cream cheese frosting embodies the perfect harmony, making it a true masterpiece of Italian confectionery.

Updated at: Sun, 28 Jan 2024 15:04:10 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories9133.4 kcal (457%)

Total Fat475.3 g (679%)

Carbs1165.6 g (448%)

Sugars945.8 g (1051%)

Protein91.1 g (182%)

Sodium2339.2 mg (117%)

Fiber21.3 g (76%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

For the cake

1 cupunsalted butter

softened to room temperature

2 cupsgranulated sugar

5eggs

large, separated

1 teaspoonpure vanilla extract

2 cupsall-purpose flour

1 teaspoonbaking soda

1 cupbuttermilk

1 cupsweetened shredded coconut

1 cuppecans

toasted, chopped

For the frosting

1 x 8 ouncecream cheese

softened

½ cupunsalted butter

softened

4 cupspowdered sugar

1 teaspoonpure vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare three 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them and lining the bottoms with parchment paper.

Step 2

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the pure vanilla extract, infusing the batter with its irresistible aroma.

Step 3

Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter.

Step 4

Step 4: In another bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the cake batter, adding a delicate lightness to the final result.

Step 5

Step 5: Now comes the delightful texture! Gently fold in the sweetened shredded coconut and toasted chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Step 6: Divide the batter equally among the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops for even baking. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Step 7: While the cakes are baking, let’s prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and pure vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the frosting reaches a luscious consistency.

Step 8

Step 8: Once the cakes have cooled completely, it’s time for the grand finale! Spread a generous layer of the delectable cream cheese frosting between each cake layer, creating a tower of tantalizing delight.

Step 9

Step 9: Complete the masterpiece by frosting the top and sides of the cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting. You can add a touch of elegance by garnishing with toasted pecans and a sprinkle of shredded coconut.