ZUCCOTTO: A CREAMY ITALIAN DESSERT CAKE
A creamy Italian dessert cake shaped like a pumpkin.
Provided by adapted by Christina Conte
Categories Desserts
Time 49m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Line a 2 1/2 quart bowl with plastic wrap. Have it much larger than you need to cover the top later.
- Cut the sponge cake in half. I love this inexpensive tool.
- Place one slice in the bottom of the bowl. If you're using a loaf cake, cut slices and then triangles and fill the bowl like a jigsaw puzzle to cover every spot, so that the entire bowl is covered.
- Slice a few pieces of the other half of the cake into strips.
- Use the strips to line around the cake in the bowl. This only takes a few minutes, and its very easy!
- Sprinkle the cake with your choice of liqueur. I used Kahlua this time.
- In a medium sized pot (off the heat), stir the egg yolks and sugar together briskly with a wooden spoon.
- Add the flour a little at a time and incorporate into the mixture.
- Heat the milk to boiling and add the vanilla. Begin adding the hot milk to the mixture a little at a time, mixing well in between additions. Do not add too much at once or the eggs may curdle.
- Continue adding the hot milk and stirring continuously with a wooden spoon.
- Once all the milk has been added, put the pot onto medium heat and continue to stir.
- When the mixture comes to a boil, let it cook for 3 or 4 minutes then remove from the heat. Keep stirring as it cools so that it doesn't form a skin.
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave, or in a bowl over some hot water.
- Set aside.
- In a medium sized bowl, beat 10 oz (300 ml) heavy whipping cream with the instant coffee powder until stiff peaks form; set aside.
- To the cooled pastry cream, add 1 Tbsp of Grand Marnier, the 2 oz (57 g) of grated chocolate and the whipped coffee cream. Fold mixture until completely combined.
- Spread 2/3 of the mixture into the cake-lined bowl almost reaching the top, but not completely. Leave a hollow in the middle and don't worry if it doesn't look perfect, it will be fine in the end.
- Add the melted chocolate to the remaining cream.
- Mix well until the color is uniform, then fill the center of the zuccotto.
- Take pieces of the remaining cake and close up the bottom of the zuccotto.
- Sprinkle with more of your chosen liqueur, then seal with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, but I like to leave it overnight.
- Beat the remaining 8 oz of heavy whipping cream, with the other 2 teaspoons of coffee powder and 2 tablespoonfuls of sugar until stiff peaks form.
- When ready to decorate, remove top plastic wrap and place a FLAT (must be completely flat!) plate or cake stand on top of the zuccotto and invert. Remove the bowl.
- Ta dah! This is my favorite part! Have cracks? Doesn't matter, it's still going to turn out perfectly.
- Spread the coffee-flavored whipped cream all over the zuccotto.
- Make swirls or peaks in the cream, whichever way you like, but it doesn't have to be fancy. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings, curls or more grated chocolate.
- It's best to refrigerate the cake for an hour or so. However, you can serve it immediately if you need to.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 119 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 22 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 47 milligrams sodium, Sugar 18 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams unsaturated fat
ITALIAN CREAM CHRISTMAS CAKE
I clipped this recipe from the Times Picayunne newspaper in New Orleans which got it from Joy Hirdes and Gustavo Gonzalez who have a blog called foodieforone.com and I want to save it here because the clipping is getting yellowed and worn. It looks too good to lose.
Provided by Ruby Henderson
Categories Cakes
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Cream together butter, oil and sugar. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each.
- 2. Add flour, baking soda and buttermilk. Add vanill, coconut and pecans.
- 3. Beat egg whites until fluffy and fold into mix. Pour into greased and floured 9X13 pan or 3 round or square pans.
- 4. bake in a preheated 325F oven for 45 minutes.
- 5. For the Icing: Beat cream cheese and butter. Add vanilla, powdered sugar and pecans. Continue to beat until spreading consistence is reached. Spread between layers of cooled cake anad over top adn sides. Enjoy!!
ITALIAN CREAM CAKE
Sweet, cream cheese frostings served atop tender cakes make luscious desserts. And Joanne Brininstool's take on a classic is a perfect example. The moist treat from the Austin, Texas cook features a hint of coconut and nutty pecans with a moist and creamy frosting.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 18 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and shortening. Gradually add sugar; beat 2 minutes longer. Add egg yolks and vanilla; beat for 1 minute. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. , In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Fold in coconut and pecans. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with pecans. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts :
ITALIAN CREAM CAKE I
This is a wonderful, award winning cake. Feel free to substitute your favorite nuts for the walnuts.
Provided by Chantal
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cream together 1 cup butter or margarine, egg yolks, and 2 cups white sugar. Alternately mix in flour and buttermilk. Add baking soda. Mix in 1 cup walnuts and coconut.
- Beat egg whites, and fold into batter. Pour batter into three greased and floured 9 inch round cake pans.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven.
- Combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract. Spread onto cooled cake. Top iced cake with chopped walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 759.3 calories, Carbohydrate 91.3 g, Cholesterol 168.1 mg, Fat 41.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 21.9 g, Sodium 400.8 mg, Sugar 71.9 g
ITALIAN CREAM CAKE RECIPE
This cake is sure to win raves in your home - as it did in our Test Kitchens.
Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen
Categories Cakes
Yield Makes 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Beat butter and shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Add vanilla, beating until blended.
- Combine flour and soda; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition. Stir in coconut.
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, and fold into batter. Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cakepans.
- Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
- Spread Nutty Cream Cheese Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish, if desired.
ITALIAN CREAM CAKE II
Very delicious cake!
Provided by Cyndi
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8 inch round cake pans.
- Beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
- In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup margarine and shortening till light. Add white sugar, and beat till fluffy. Beat in egg yolks. Stir together flour and baking soda, and add alternately with buttermilk into the creamed mixture; mix well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla, coconut, and 1 cup pecans. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Spoon into prepared pans.
- Bake for 25 to 40 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool completely.
- Combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup margarine, confectioners' sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in mixer bowl. Beat till smooth. Add coconut if desired. Frost the cooled cake. The remaining 1/2 cup pecans can be stirred into frosting or sprinkled onto the cake after it is frosted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 967.2 calories, Carbohydrate 116.8 g, Cholesterol 128.4 mg, Fat 53.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 489.9 mg, Sugar 93 g
ITALIAN CREAM CHEESE CAKE
Buttermilk makes every bite of this awesome Italian cream cheese cake recipe moist and flavorful. I rely on this recipe year-round.-Joyce Lutz, Centerview, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour three 9-in. round baking pans. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Beat until just combined. Stir in coconut and pecans., In another bowl, beat egg whites with clean beaters until stiff but not dry. Fold one-fourth of the egg whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites. Pour into prepared pans., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Stir in pecans. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 736 calories, Fat 41g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 90g carbohydrate (75g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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