Chocolate Italian Cream Cake

Name: Chocolate Italian Cream Cake
Ingredients: 0.5 cup butter; 0.5 cup shortening; 2 cups white sugar; 5 eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup shredded coconut; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 cup cream cheese; 0.5 cup butter; 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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A chocolaty take on the classic Italian cream cake.

Recipe by MARBALET

Updated on August 4, 2022

10

Servings:

10

Yield:

1 to 8 - layer inch cake

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Ingredients

½ cup butter
½ cup shortening
2 cups white sugar
5 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup cream cheese
½ cup butter
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans. Separate the eggs.
Cream 1/2 cup of the butter, shortening and sugar together. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon of the vanilla.
Sift soda, flour and 1/4 cup cocoa together. Add alternately with buttermilk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir in the coconut and 1 cup of the chopped pecans.
Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared cake pans.
Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cakes cool completely before frosting between layers and on sides.
To Make Frosting: Cream the cream cheese and butter together. Sift confectioner's sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa, beating in a little at a time until well-creamed. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup pecans.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1018	Calories
58g	Fat
120g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 1018
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 58g	74%
Saturated Fat 24g	120%
Cholesterol 168mg	56%
Sodium 409mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 120g	44%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 94g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 1mg	3%
Calcium 92mg	7%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 315mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.