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Cake Mix Italian Cream Cake

Delight in Cake Mix Italian Cream Cake for Easy Celebrations

This Cake Mix Italian Cream Cake is a quick and easy dessert perfect for celebrations, combining coconut-infused cake with luscious cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Cake Mix Yellow cake mix for more flavor
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with milk-vinegar mix
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Fresh is ideal
  • 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut Lightly toasted for flavor
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans Can substitute with walnuts
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Full-fat for richness
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream For adjusting consistency

Equipment

  • 8-inch round cake pans
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes.
  3. Gently fold in sweetened shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
  4. Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 22–28 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  6. For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream until spreadable.
  7. Assemble the cake by layering the cooled cakes with frosting in between. Spread frosting on top and sides.
  8. Chill the assembled cake in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for the best presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cooling cakes completely before frosting prevents the frosting from melting. Using room temperature ingredients ensures better blending.

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