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Italian Cream Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ cup butter

½ cup shortening

2 cups white sugar

5 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup flaked coconut

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 cups all-purpose flour

8 ounces cream cheese

½ cup butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 cups confectioners' sugar

2 tablespoons light cream

½ cup chopped pecans

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Directions:
Directions:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 9 inch round cake pans. In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the buttermilk; set aside.
Step 2
In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter, shortening and white sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs, buttermilk mixture, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 cup coconut, baking powder and flour. Stir until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pans.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Step 4
To Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Mix in a small amount of cream to attain the desired consistency. Stir in chopped nuts and remaining flaked coconut. Spread between layers and on top and sides of cooled cake.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Delicious cake to serve at Easter!!

 

 

 

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