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Tammy Nichols is on a mission to teach YOU how to cook just like mama did! She enjoys being in the kitchen bringing you everyday dishes that her mama, granny and maw maw made. No fancy ingredients, just good old country girl cooking. Tammy grew up in Polk County (NW) Georgia in an area called Collard Valley. She now lives in Saint Marys, GA. with her husband who is retired from the GA. School System and has girls in college at Georgia Southern in Savannah, Georgia.
NOW FOR THIS DELICIOUS RECIPE:
Italian Cream Cake
TOAST 1 1/2 CUPS CHOPPED PECANS WITH 7 OZ FLAKED COCONUT TILL GOLDEN BROWN AT 350 DEGREES
1 CUP BUTTERMILK
3 EGGS
1/2 CUP WARM WATER
1/2 STICK SALTED BUTTER ROOM TEMP.
1 BOX WHITE CAKE MIX
4 OZ. CREAM CHEESE ROOM TEMP.
1 CUP TOASTED COCONUT/PECANS
1 CUP FLAKED COCONUT
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Beat cream cheese with butter until creamy now add eggs. Mix well. Then add remaining ingredients except toasted coconut and beat on med/low for 1 1/2 minutes. Now add toasted coconut and beat 1/2 minute longer. Divide into 3 well-greased 8” cake pans and bake until set. About 30-35 minutes.
Icing:
8 OZ CREAM CHEESE AT ROOM TEMP
1 STICK SALTED BUTTER AT ROOM TEMP
1 TBSP. CANNED CREAM
1 TSP. CANNED CREAM
4 1/2 CUPS POWDERED SUGAR
1 CUP TOASTED COCONUT & PECANS
Make icing and ice cooled layers and top with remaining flaked coconut. This cake must be refrigerated. Perfect Holiday Cake!