This Italian Cream Cheese Cake is three layers of pure indulgence. Toasted coconut and pecan pieces upgrade the simply delicious cream cheese frosting. Searching for the perfect Italian cake recipe? Look no further. You’ve found it!
Why is it called Italian Cream Cheese Cake?
The name might imply that this cake has European origins, but this decadent cream cheesecake recipe is actually American-made. In 1937, Italian Cream Cheese Cake was created in Plano, Texas. While the original recipe has changed over the years, one thing is certain: we are obsessed with this coconut and pecan cake!
How to toast coconut?
Preheat the oven to 325°. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Place two cups of shredded coconut in a thin, single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Position the sheet in the oven on the lower rack.
After 3 to 4 minutes, take out the sheet pan and stir the coconut with a wooden spoon. Spread the coconut back into a single, even layer on your pan and return it to the oven for another 3 minutes.
Love desserts with coconut? Then you need to take a look at these:
- Buttery Coconut Bars Recipe
- Impossibly Easy Coconut Pie
- Raspberry and Coconut Loaf Cake
- Easy Coconut Macaroons
- Grandma Krause’s Coconut Cookies
Can Italian Cream Cheese Cake be frozen?
Yes! To make this cake ahead of time, bake the cake layers and let them cool completely. Wrap the layers in plastic wrap, followed by foil.
Store the layers in the freezer for up to one month. When it is time to assemble the cake, allow the layers to defrost and decorate with frosting and garnishes.
To freeze the leftover cake:
Wrap the individual pieces in plastic wrap followed by a layer of tin foil. The cake pieces can be stored in the freezer for up to one month. Simply remove the slices from the freezer and allow them to thaw fully for about four hours prior to serving.
How to store Italian Cream Cheese Cake
This Italian cream cake recipe can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. For extended storage, cover the cake with plastic wrap and keep it in the refrigerator for up to one week.
This Italian Cream Cheese Cake is three layers of pure indulgence. Toasted coconut and pecan pieces upgrade the simply delicious cream cheese frosting
Italian Cream Cheese Cake
Ingredients
Ingredients for Italian Cream Cheese Cake
Ingredients for Italian Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients for garnishing cake
Instructions
How to Make Italian Cream Cheese FrostingNutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 708Total Fat: 35gCarbohydrates: 87gProtein: 7.3g
Betty Adams
Saturday 24th of December 2022
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