Italian Cream Sheet Cake

Ingredients – Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 cups sugar

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup butter, melted

• ½ cup vegetable oil

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

• 1 cup chopped pecans

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup butter, softened

• 3½ cups powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Extra coconut & pecans for topping

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch sheet pan.

2️⃣ In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.

3️⃣ Add eggs, melted butter, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

4️⃣ Fold in coconut and pecans.

5️⃣ Pour batter into pan and bake 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

6️⃣ Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy and creamy.

7️⃣ Spread frosting over cooled cake. Sprinkle with coconut and pecans.

💡 Why You’ll Love It:

✔ Ultra-moist and fluffy

✔ Easy sheet cake—no layering

✔ Perfect for feeding a crowd

✔ Classic Southern bakery flavor