Italian cream cake

Italian cream cake

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 2 c
• vanilla - 1 tsp
• chopped nuts - 1 c
• flour - 2 c
• stick margarine - 1 item
• egg yolks - 5 item
• buttermilk - 1 c
• baking soda - 1 tsp
• Crisco - 1/2 c
• box powdered sugar - 1 item
• coconut flakes - 4 oz
• Add sugar
• eggs whites, beaten stiff - 5 item

How to make italian cream cake:

Cream margarine and shortening. Add sugar. Beat until smooth. Add egg yolks, beat well. Combine flour and soda. Add to creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Add vanilla, coconut and nuts. Fold in egg whites. Pour into 3 greased and floured 8-inch pans. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.Cream Cheese Frosting:8 oz. cream cheese, softened1/2 stick margarine1 tsp. vanilla1 box powdered sugar1/2 c. chopped nuts Beat cheese and margarine until smooth. Add vanilla and sugar. Mix until smooth. Spread between layers and on sides and top. Sprinkle top of cake with nuts. Delicious!

Recipe categories: Desserts, Eggs/dairy, Cakes.