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Chocolatetalian Cream Cake Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Preheat oven to 325F degrees F (165 degrees C).
Step #2 Grease & flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
Step #3 Separate the eggs.
Step #4 Cream 1/2 c of the butter, shortening & sugar together.
Step #5 Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition.
Step #6 Stir in 1 tsp of the vanilla.
Step #7 Sift soda, flour & 1/4 c cocoa together.
Step #8 Add alternately with buttermilk to the creamed mixture, beginning & ending with dry ingredients.
Step #9 Stir in the coconut & 1 c of the sliced pecans.
Step #10 Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form & fold into the batter.
Step #11 Pour batter into the prepared cake pans.
Step #12 Bake at 325F degrees F (165 degrees C) for 25 to 30 mins.
Step #13 Let cakes cool completely before frosting between layers & on sides.
Step #14 To Make Frosting: Cream the cream cheese & butter together.
Step #15 Sift confectioner's sugar & 1/4 c cocoa, beating in a little at a time until well-creamed.
Step #16 Add 1 tsp vanilla & 1 c pecans.
Step #17 .
Enjoy the Chocolate Italian Cream Cake recipe