In the mood for a delicious Italian cream cake but not really in the mood to spend hours baking? This Italian Cream cake is made using a cake mix. The best part? It’s so decadent they’ll never know you didn’t make it from scratch!Ingredients:1 c buttermilk1 tsp baking soda1/2 c butter1/2 c shortening2 c white sugar5 egg1 tsp vanilla extract1 c flaked coconut1 tsp baking powder2 cups all-purpose flour8 ounces of cream cheese1/2 cup butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups icing sugar2 tablespoons light cream1/2 cup chopped walnuts1 c sweetened coconutInstructions:Preheat oven 350 degrees F Greased 3 9-inch round cake pans. In small bowl, dissolve baking soda in buttermilk; put aside.In 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.Enjoy!
CAKE MIX ITALIAN CREAM CAKE