This Cake Mix Italian Cream Cake delivers all the classic Southern charm—shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and a velvety cream cheese frosting—without the fuss of scratch baking. Using a yellow or butter cake mix as the base cuts prep time in half, but no one will guess it’s not homemade from scratch.
Moist, nutty, and luxuriously creamy, it’s perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or Sunday dessert—and ready in under an hour.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 🥥 All the flavor of traditional Italian Cream Cake—half the work
- ⏱️ 15 minutes prep, then bake
- 💛 One bowl + one pan = easy cleanup
- 💸 Costs under $8—feeds 12 generously
- 🌾 Naturally nut-free option (skip pecans)
Ingredients You’ll Need
(9x13-inch pan or two 9-inch rounds)
For the Cake:
