This Cake Mix Italian Cream Cake is a classic dessert made simple. Using a white cake mix as the base, it’s layered with toasted pecans, flaked coconut, and finished with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion, this cake is moist, flavorful, and stunningly easy to make.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 (16.25-ounce) white cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1¼ cups buttermilk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 (3.5-ounce) can flaked coconut
- ⅔ cup chopped toasted pecans
- 3 tablespoons rum (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 (16-ounce) package powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
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