Description
Quick Italian Cream Cake is a delightful dessert that seamlessly blends rich flavors with a light, fluffy texture. Each bite offers a luxurious experience, combining creamy layers of frosting with the nutty crunch of pecans or walnuts. Perfect for gatherings or quiet afternoons, this cake will impress your guests and create lasting memories. Whether served at a barbecue or as an afternoon treat, Quick Italian Cream Cake is an indulgence you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (toasted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped nuts.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool cakes for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting made by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg