Description
Sweet Italian cream sheet cake brings classic Mediterranean dessert elegance to your table. Rich layers of creamy frosting and delicate sponge create a luxurious experience you’ll savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (90 g) shredded coconut
- 1 cup (100 g) chopped pecans or walnuts
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients and equipment to ensure a smooth baking process, carefully measuring each component for precise results.
- Create a solid foundation by whisking flour, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Transform butter and sugar into a light, airy mixture using an electric mixer, blending until the texture becomes creamy and pale.
- Incorporate egg yolks one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to create a smooth, homogeneous base for the cake batter.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the creamed mixture, gently folding to maintain the delicate air bubbles developed during mixing.
- Carefully fold in coconut and nuts, distributing them evenly throughout the batter without deflating the mixture.
- Whip egg whites to stiff, glossy peaks, creating a voluminous texture that will provide lightness to the cake.
- Delicately fold whipped egg whites into the batter, using a gentle, sweeping motion to maintain maximum volume.
- Transfer the batter to a prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly and smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in a preheated oven, watching carefully and testing for doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan, creating a stable base for frosting.
- Prepare cream cheese frosting by blending butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing thoroughly to create a light, spreadable frosting.
- Once the cake has cooled, generously spread the cream cheese frosting across the entire surface.
- Embellish the frosted cake with additional coconut and chopped nuts for texture and visual appeal.
- Cut into square portions and serve, storing any remaining cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Separate egg whites carefully to ensure no yolk breaks, which can prevent proper whipping and affect cake’s fluffy texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients like butter, eggs, and buttermilk for smoother mixing and more consistent cake batter.
- Toast nuts before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide extra crunch in the cake’s overall texture.
- For gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain similar consistency and taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg