cake mix italian cream cake recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 c buttermilk
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 c butter
  • 1/2 c shortening
  • 2 c white sugar
  • 5 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 c flaked coconut
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 8 ounces of cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups icing sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  •  1 c sweetened coconut

How To Make It

Preheat oven 350 degrees F  Greased 3 9-inch round cake pans. In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda in buttermilk; put aside. In a bowl, cream 1/2 c butter, shortening also white sugar to light & fluffy. Stir in eggs, buttermilk mixture, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 cup coconut, baking powder, and flour. Stir until just combined.

Pour batter to prepared pans.Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool.To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and icing sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Stir in a small amount of cream to achieve desired consistency. Stir in chopped walnuts and remaining shredded coconut. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cooled cake.

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