Torta alla crema This is a creamy, pecan cake which is great for any special occasion. The coconut compliments the texture of this dessert. The pecans are soft and crunchy and the buttermilk adds to the moisture.
Italian Cream Cake
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
5 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sweetened coconut
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups flour
3/4 cup pecans, chopped
Icing
8 ounces cream cheese,
room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons milk
3 cups confectioners sugar
2 tablespoons pecans, chopped
2 tablespoons pecans,
finely chopped for decorating
In an electric mixer cream together butter and sugar till light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, buttermilk, vanilla, coconut, baking soda, flour and nuts. Grease three 8 inch pans pour batter evenly and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes and place cakes on a rack cool completely. In a mixer combine all ingredients for the icing. Ice each layer of cake and sides sprinkle extra fine nuts on top and side of cake.
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
5 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sweetened coconut
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups flour
3/4 cup pecans, chopped
Icing
8 ounces cream cheese,
room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons milk
3 cups confectioners sugar
2 tablespoons pecans, chopped
2 tablespoons pecans,
finely chopped for decorating
In an electric mixer cream together butter and sugar till light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, buttermilk, vanilla, coconut, baking soda, flour and nuts. Grease three 8 inch pans pour batter evenly and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes and place cakes on a rack cool completely. In a mixer combine all ingredients for the icing. Ice each layer of cake and sides sprinkle extra fine nuts on top and side of cake.
Looks scrumptious!
ReplyDeleteWow, where did you come up with that scrumptious recipe. It looks sent from heaven.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like one good cake!!!!
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ReplyDeleteHi Ciao Chow Linda,I like to mix it up to create my own recipe! Thank You
ReplyDeleteYes Ash, It is just that!!!
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Wow- a show stopper!! Like you, I have lost many pounds. I've found that a small little sliver still satisfies me, while watching others enjoy my creations in huge portions satisfies me more!
ReplyDeleteThat looks scrumptious Chuck! I love anything coconut.. this cake wouldn't last long around here! :)
ReplyDeleteI need to give this a try. The recipe is simple enough and it produces elegant results. Looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteHi LaDue, You sound Italian, Let others enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHi YankeeSoaper, The cake is going quick! Lot's of coconut fans out there!!
ReplyDeleteHi Bridgett, It was simple, Enjoy!!
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Hi Scintilla, It really was !
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Made the cake for Christmas. It was delish!
ReplyDeleteHello mia natale, I am glad you enjoyed! Thank You:)
ReplyDeleteI have made this twice and people are willing to pay me to make it again - best cake ever!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your wonderful comment!!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely going to print and try it for the next occasion. That's the only time I can justify consuming this many calories with the least guilt (and it will still require an extra workout or three). Gorgeous cake!!
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