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Valentine’s Day Chocolate Italian Cream Cake – Recipe

Looking for new Valentine's Day recipes? If so, you have come to the right spot!

If you are a fan of traditional Italian cream cake, this chocolate version takes it to a whole new level! Although this recipe can be made for any occasion you like, it is ideal for Valentine’s Day!

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE CAKE LAYERS

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (400g) sugar
  • 5 large eggs, separated
  • 2 cups (242g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (40g) unsweeted cocoa, lightly spooned into cup and leveled with back of knife
  • 1 tsp (5g) baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (363g) *No buttermilk? See substitution below
  • 1 tsp (4g) vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (85g) chopped pecans
  • 1 cup (75g) flaked sweetened coconut

FOR THE CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

  • 2 sticks (1 cup) (226g) unsalted butter – Let the sit out for 10 minutes, should be cool
  • 2( 8oz.) packages cream cheese (total weight 452g) Softened slightly
  • 2 teaspoons (8g) vanilla extract
  • 6 to 6 1/2 cups (690g to 747g) powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup (20g) cocoa lightly spoon into cup and level
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted 

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