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Quick Hash Brown Casserole

Quick Hash Brown Casserole

Easy Italian Cream Cake recipe with coconut, pecans, and cream cheese frosting. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or any occasion. Quick Hash Brown Casserole.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 5 large eggs separated, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 11 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup additional butter softened for frosting
  • 6 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for frosting
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans for stirring in frosting

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Large and medium mixing bowls
  • Whisk and rubber spatula
  • Cooling racks
  • Parchment paper highly recommended

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prep three 9-inch round pans by greasing and flouring them.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening, and sugar on medium speed until smooth and fluffy (5-7 minutes).
  3. Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour and baking soda, then alternately mix into butter mixture with buttermilk until just combined.
  5. Fold in coconut and pecans, then beat egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold into the batter.
  6. Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  8. While cooling, make the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth, adding confectioners' sugar gradually, then vanilla and chopped pecans.
  9. Layer the cakes with frosting, applying a crumb coat, chilling for 15 minutes, and then apply the final frosting layer.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 189mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 700IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.44mg

Notes

This recipe is loved for its ease and irresistible flavor. A dessert that will impress your baking skills!
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