CAKE MIX ITALIAN CREAM CAKE

recipe for an Italian Cream Cake using cake mix:

Ingredients:

• 1 box of yellow cake mix
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
3. Fold in the shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and crushed pineapple into the batter.
4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
8. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until well combined and fluffy.
9. Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
10. Optionally, garnish the cake with additional shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
11. Slice and enjoy your delicious Italian Cream Cake!

Feel free to customize the recipe to your liking, and I hope you enjoy making and indulging in this tasty treat!