Here’s a classic Italian Cream Pound Cake recipe—rich, moist, and tender, with a hint of vanilla and coconut. Perfect for dessert, tea time, or special occasions 🎂🇮🇹
🍰 Italian Cream Pound Cake
⏱ Time
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Prep: 20 minutes
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Baking: 60–70 minutes
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Cooling: 20 minutes
🍽 Yield
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1 loaf (8–9 slices)
🧾 Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups sugar
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup sour cream or buttermilk
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1 cup shredded coconut (optional, classic flavor)
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½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
👨🍳 Directions (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Prep
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
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Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Set aside.
Step 3: Cream Butter & Sugar
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In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–4 minutes).
Step 4: Add Eggs & Vanilla
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Beat in eggs one at a time.
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Add vanilla and mix well.
Step 5: Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients
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Alternately add dry ingredients and sour cream to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
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Fold gently until just combined.
Step 6: Add Coconut & Nuts
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Fold in shredded coconut and chopped nuts, if using.
Step 7: Bake
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Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
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Bake for 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly.
Step 8: Cool & Serve
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Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes.
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Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Slice and serve.
⭐ Tips for Perfect Italian Cream Pound Cake
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Room temperature eggs and butter = better texture
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Do not overmix after adding flour
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Coconut adds moisture; you can lightly toast it for extra flavor
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Parchment lining ensures easy removal
🔁 Variations
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Frosted version: Top with cream cheese frosting
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Mini loaves: Bake in muffin pans 20–25 minutes
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Chocolate Italian Cream: Add 2–3 tbsp cocoa powder to dry ingredients
🥗 Approx Nutrition (Per Slice)
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Calories: ~350
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Fat: 18 g
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Carbs: 45 g
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Protein: 5 g