Sunday, November 13, 2011

ITALIAN CREAM CAKE

Ohhhh So Good !!!

Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees

Mix and let stand:

1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon soda

Cream together:

2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup shortening

Add, beating after each:

5 egg Yolks

Gradually and alternatingly add: (beat after each addition)

2 cups flour
Buttermilk mixture

Stir into mixture:

1 teaspoon vanilla

Beat until stiff peaks (but not dry) and fold into batter mixture:

5 egg Whites

Stir gently into batter:

1 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds)
1 small can coconut (3-1/2 ounces)

Bake in 3 greased and floured 9-inch pans for 25 minutes or until done. Let cool.

Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting:

Whip until light:

8 ounces cream cheese
1 stick butter or margarine

Add and continue to whip:

1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pound confectioner's sugar

Beat until right consistency for frosting. Frost cake.


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