{"id":246775,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T00:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/italian-cream-cheese-cake\/"},"modified":"2024-10-18T13:32:34","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T18:32:34","slug":"italian-cream-cheese-cake","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/italian-cream-cheese-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Italian Cream Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This Italian cream cake recipe is as effortless as making a homemade bakery-worthy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">cake<\/a> gets. It features a rich coconut-scented cake with a thick coating of cream cheese frosting speckled with crushed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/sweet-and-savory-pecan-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/sweet-and-savory-pecan-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">pecan<\/a> chunks. Although its name would suggest otherwise, this dessert isn&#8217;t believed to have originated in Italy. Instead, speculation says it&#8217;s a recipe developed by an Italian expatriate who relocated to the Southern United States years ago. Either way, it&#8217;s indisputably delicious and the perfect sweet treat to complement any meal year-round. Fortunately, preparing it isn&#8217;t a big undertaking either, as it only takes about an hour from start to finish.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Italian Cream Cake<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2043188\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Italian-Cream-Cake_TOHD24_28232_EricKleinberg_1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Recipes Italian Cream Cake recipe photo of the ingredients.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Butter, shortening and sugar:\u00a0<\/strong>Creaming these ingredients together helps give the cake structure and rich flavor. Taste Recipes recipes are tested with lightly salted butter unless otherwise specified. The light salt content helps balance the sweetness from the sugar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eggs:\u00a0<\/strong>Bring the eggs to room temperature to make mixing them into the cake batter easier. The egg yolks help bind the ingredients, while the whipped egg whites give the cake a light, airy texture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vanilla extract:\u00a0<\/strong>Opt for high-quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-vanilla-extract\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-vanilla-extract\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">vanilla extract<\/a> to give this cake its warm, cozy flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All-purpose flour and baking soda:\u00a0<\/strong>These dry ingredients help give the cake its tender texture and structure. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/difference-between-baking-powder-and-baking-soda\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/difference-between-baking-powder-and-baking-soda\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Baking soda<\/a> also acts as a leavening agent, promoting extra fluffy cake layers as they bake.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buttermilk:\u00a0<\/strong>Tangy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/heres-why-buttermilk-should-be-your-holiday-secret-ingredient\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/heres-why-buttermilk-should-be-your-holiday-secret-ingredient\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">buttermilk<\/a> gives the cake a mildly acidic undertone that helps balance the sweetness from the sugar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shredded coconut and pecans:<\/strong> These ingredients give this recipe for Italian cream cake a chewy consistency and add nutty flavor notes to each bite.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cream cheese and butter:<\/strong> Softening these two ingredients before beating them helps create a creamier, lump-free cream cheese frosting mixture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confectioners&#8217;\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>sugar:<\/strong> This sugar delicately sweetens the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cream-cheese-frosting\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cream-cheese-frosting\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">cream cheese frosting<\/a>. To achieve<\/span> a sweeter and thicker consistency, continue adding confectioners&#8217; sugar until you&#8217;ve achieved the desired results.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vanilla extract:<\/strong> Opt for good-quality vanilla extract to lightly scent the cream cheese frosting with its warm, aromatic notes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chopped pecans:\u00a0<\/strong>The chopped nuts give the cream cheese frosting a chewier texture. The pecans will continue to soften as they absorb residual moisture from the cream cheese.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Make the cake batter<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2043189 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Italian-Cream-Cake_TOHD24_28232_EricKleinberg_2.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Recipes Italian Cream Cake recipe photo of making the cake batter.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. Grease and flour three 9-inch round baking pans. In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, for about five to seven minutes. Beat in the egg yolks and vanilla. Combine the flour and baking soda and add it to the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Beat it until just combined. Stir in the coconut and pecans.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Beat the egg whites<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2043190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Italian-Cream-Cake_TOHD24_28232_EricKleinberg_3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Recipes Italian Cream Cake recipe photo of folding in the egg whites.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In another bowl, beat the egg whites with clean beaters until stiff but not dry. Fold 1\/4 of the egg whites into the batter, then fold in the remaining whites. Pour it into prepared pans.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Bake the cakes<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2043191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Italian-Cream-Cake_TOHD24_28232_EricKleinberg_4.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Recipes Italian Cream Cake recipe photo of the baked cakes on a cooling rack.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Bake it until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pans to wire racks to cool completely.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Prepare the frosting<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2043192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Italian-Cream-Cake_TOHD24_28232_EricKleinberg_5.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Recipes Italian Cream Cake recipe photo of frosting the cake.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in the confectioners\u2019 sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Stir in the pecans. Spread the frosting between layers and over the top and side of the cake. Store the cake in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2043193 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Italian-Cream-Cake_TOHD24_28232_EricKleinberg_6.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Recipes Italian Cream Cake recipe photo of the finished cake.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Italian Cream Cake Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Make a DIY buttermilk:<\/strong> Instead of buying buttermilk, place one tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice in a liquid measuring cup and add enough milk to make one cup. Stir and then let it stand for five minutes. You can also substitute one cup of plain yogurt for the buttermilk.<\/li>\n<li><b>Add a splash of Amaretto: <\/b>To give the dessert a boozy twist, add a splash of amaretto, an almond-flavored Italian liqueur, to the frosting and lightly brush the cooled cake layers with the liquid.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swap the pecans:<\/strong> Use walnuts or hazelnuts instead of pecans in the frosting and cake for a slightly different flavor,.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cut the recipe in half:<\/strong> This recipe yields 16 servings. To make a smaller portion just cut the recipe in half. This may entail modifying the cooking time depending on the size of the cake pans.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Save the batter for making other baked goods: <\/strong>Save some of the batter for making cupcakes or smaller, personal-sized mini cakes rather than cutting the recipe in half.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Italian Cream Cake<\/h2>\n<p>Store the Italian cream cheese cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to seven days. Due to the perishable ingredients in the cream cheese frosting, we don&#8217;t recommend storing the cake at room temperature.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you freeze Italian cream cake?<\/h3>\n<p>For the best quality, you can freeze Italian cream cake for up to two to three months. However, the cold temperatures may impact its texture, especially once it&#8217;s thawed.<\/p>\n<h2>Italian Cream Cake Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2043194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Italian-Cream-Cake_TOHD24_28232_EricKleinberg_7.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Recipes Italian Cream Cake recipe photo of the finished cake.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What is Italian cream cheese called?<\/h3>\n<p>Although this recipe calls for traditional cream cheese, mascarpone is often considered the Italian variation of this product. You can swap the two ingredients interchangeably in this recipe at a one-to-one ratio. The two ingredients share a similar creamy texture, although mascarpone isn&#8217;t as tangy and has a butterier flavor than cream cheese.<\/p>\n<h3>What is Italian cake made of?<\/h3>\n<p>This Italian cream cake recipe features a moist cake flavored with vanilla, buttermilk, shredded coconut and pecans. It&#8217;s topped with a rich cream cheese frosting made with softened cream cheese, confectioners&#8217; sugar and vanilla extract. A handful of chopped pecans gives the frosting an added layer of crunchiness.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I leave a cream cheese cake out overnight?<\/h3>\n<p>We strongly advise against leaving this cream cheese cake out overnight. It can promote spoilage as the ingredients enter the temperature danger zone where bacteria can grow quickly to potentially harmful levels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A moist coconut-scented layer cake enveloped in a luscious coating of cream cheese frosting makes this a sweet, tangy dessert that complements any 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Store the cake in the refrigerator.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Italian-Cream-Cake_TOHD24_28232_EricKleinberg_5.jpg?fit=700,1024"}],"recipeYield":"16 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Maki Yazawa"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 736 calories","fatContent":"41g fat (19g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"117mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"330mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"90g carbohydrate (75g sugars","fiberContent":"2g fiber)","proteinContent":"7g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":5,"reviewCount":33,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"recipeCuisine":"Europe, Italian","video":{"@type":"VideoObject","name":"Italian Cream Cheese Cake","description":"Check out this video for how to make Italian Cream Cheese Cake.","thumbnailUrl":["http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/v2\/media\/PuzXe4Tn\/poster.jpg?width=720"],"uploadDate":"","duration":"P0DT0H0M3S","contentUrl":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/PuzXe4Tn-Uot7Fvi8.mp4"},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-04-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Denny"},"reviewBody":"I made this cake for Easter. It was a hit. I have two members in my family that don't like cake, but they liked this cake and had more than one piece. The cake was very moist and the frosting was not overly sweet. I will make this cake again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-07-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueSubmarine"},"reviewBody":"My mother used to make this beautiful and decadent confection! I remember when I was really little, she would rave about the Italian Cream Cheese Cake. I also recall getting to lick the bowl; my favorite part!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-05-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"chris522"},"reviewBody":"<p>This cake is so flavorful. It was an immediate hit with family and friends. It has joined my special dessert rotation. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-04-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ms11145"},"reviewBody":"An oldie but goodie recipe.  It is always a hit.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-04-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenSnow"},"reviewBody":"My Favorite of all time Italian Cream Cake. I cannot wait to make this. Maybe my new family Easter Dinner tradition. 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I make cupcakes for work!  <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-05-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sherryandbutch"},"reviewBody":"<p>This looks wonderful! In the future, please provide proportions for smaller cakes - it's just me, everyone else in on a diet - and I only have two pans, not doing the wash\/dry thing.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-01-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Alison710"},"reviewBody":"<p>I have been making the cake since 1998, it\u2019s a family favorite! 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I am going to make it for our annual Christmas dinner that we have with friends.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-01-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueTurtle"},"reviewBody":"moist,light and a taste of heaven","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveCorn"},"reviewBody":"For my husbands and I anniversary we order an Italian Cream Cake for the past 3 yrs & pay quite a bit....I went to a friends house & had this wonderful Cake needless to say I will be making my own from now on!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveRadio"},"reviewBody":"Yum! 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You bet I would...","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveChefHat"},"reviewBody":"Was delicious! First making this!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueApple"},"reviewBody":"I adjusted this recipe for high altitude (7200 ft) and increased the baking time. It is moist, sweet and probably one of the best cakes I've eaten. 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