Incredibly Delicious Italian Cream Cake Recipe

"This is an old recipe from my aunt. It is both famous and infamous in our family. It is absolutely irresistible."

Ingredients

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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

Prep 30 m

Cook 35 m

Ready In 1 h 35 m

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.
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.
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.
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.

Per Serving: 774 calories;40.5 g fat;98.1 g carbohydrates;8.2 g protein;143 mg cholesterol;398 mg sodium.Full nutrition
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