Italian Cream Cheese Cake Recipe

Introduction

Get ready to bake a decadent Italian Cream Cheese Cake! This creamy, indulgent dessert is perfect for any occasion. Its rich flavors and velvety texture will impress everyone. Let’s get started!

Ingredients

You’ll need these ingredients to make this delicious cake:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup buttermilk
• ½ cup shredded coconut
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• Additional shredded coconut and chopped pecans for garnish