Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Italian Cream Pound Cake, a moist and flavorful dessert that beautifully melds the richness of butter, the sweetness of coconut, and the crunch of pecans. This cake is perfect for any occasion—be it a birthday celebration, holiday gathering, or simply as a treat with your afternoon coffee. With its tender texture and optional cream cheese frosting, this Italian Cream Pound Cake will quickly become a household favorite. Easy to make yet impressive enough to serve at gatherings, you’ll love how simple ingredients can create such an unforgettable dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (optional)
- 1 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (optional)
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 2-3 tbsp milk, to adjust consistency (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease and flour your baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition along with the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk until just combined.
- Fold in shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
- Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes for loaf pans or 70-80 minutes for bundt pans until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg