Absolutely! Here’s a Cake Mix Italian Cream Cake recipe — a classic Southern-style cake that’s moist, nutty, and layered with cream cheese frosting. 🍰
🇮🇹 Cake Mix Italian Cream Cake
Ingredients (Serves 12)
For the Cake:
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1 box yellow cake mix
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1 small box (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
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4 large eggs
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1 cup sour cream
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½ cup vegetable oil
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
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½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
For the Frosting:
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8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
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½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
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4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans and shredded coconut for topping
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans (or line with parchment).
2️⃣ Make the Cake Batter
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In a large bowl, combine cake mix and pudding mix.
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Add eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until smooth.
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Fold in chopped pecans and coconut.
3️⃣ Bake
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Divide batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
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Bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
4️⃣ Make Frosting
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In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
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Gradually beat in powdered sugar, then add vanilla extract.
5️⃣ Assemble the Cake
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Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top.
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Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides evenly.
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Optional: sprinkle chopped pecans and coconut on top and sides for a traditional Italian cream cake look.
6️⃣ Serve
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Slice and serve at room temperature.
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Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Tips for the Best Italian Cream Cake
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Use full-fat sour cream for a moist cake.
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Lightly toast the pecans and coconut for deeper flavor.
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Let the cake cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
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Optional: brush layers with coconut milk or simple syrup for extra moistness.
I can also give a one-bowl, super easy Cake Mix Italian Cream Cake shortcut version that’s even quicker but still tastes homemade.