Incredibly Delicious Italian Cream Cake

This is an old recipe from my aunt. It is both famous and infamous in our family. It is absolutely irresistible.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 767 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• ½ cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 5 eggs
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons light cream
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Recipe Instructions

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.