Italian Cream Cake Recipe

 

Rich, sweet and an amazing showstopper for any event, this cake is made totally from scratch.

 

Author: Rachel Ballard

 

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter softened


• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening


• 2 cups granulated sugar


• 6 egg yolks


• 2 cups self rising flour


• 1 cup chopped pecans


• 1 cup milk


• 1 teaspoon vanilla


• 16 ounces coconut about 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut


• 6 egg whites beaten to stiff peaks

 

For the frosting

• 1/4 cup butter softened


• 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature


• 1 pound powdered sugar


• 1 teaspoon vanilla


• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

 

 

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350. 


2. Visit feastandfarm.com for full instructions.