Description
Delicious Italian cream sheet cake layered with cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a sheet cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in coconut and pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use fresh coconut.
- This cake can be made a day in advance.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: italian cream sheet cake, dessert, cake recipe