Italian Cream Cookie Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Icing Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Italian Cream Cookie Sheet Cake! This recipe, inspired by a classic Italian cookbook, delivers a moist and tender cake bursting with the delightful flavors of coconut and pecans, perfectly complemented by a luscious cream cheese frosting. Easy to make and perfect for sharing (or not!), this sheet cake is ideal for potlucks, birthdays, or any occasion calling for a delicious homemade treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 1019.6 kcal
Protein 21g
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Ingredients for Italian Cream Cookie Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Icing

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How to Make Italian Cream Cookie Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Icing

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 15x10 inch jelly roll pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup Crisco, ½ cup margarine, and 2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 4 large egg yolks, one at a time, until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1 cup buttermilk.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients (3 cups cake flour) to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. In a clean bowl, beat 4 large egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter.
  7. Stir in 2 cups shredded coconut, 1 cup chopped pecans, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  10. **For the Cream Cheese Frosting:** In a large bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), ½ cup margarine (softened), 3 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ cup chopped pecans until smooth and creamy.
  11. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

359g

Fat

91g

Carbs

38g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Italian Cream Cookie Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Icing?

Italian Cream Cookie Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Icing takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Italian Cream Cookie Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Icing?

Italian Cream Cookie Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Icing has approximately 1019.6 calories per serving, with about 21 g protein, 38 g carbohydrates and 90 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Italian Cream Cookie Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Icing?

The key ingredients for Italian Cream Cookie Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Icing are Crisco, Cake Flour, Baking Soda, Eggs, Sugar, Margarine. See the full list with measurements above.

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