Classic Italian Cream Pound Cake

Here’s a recipe for a Classic Italian Cream Pound Cake—moist, rich, and perfect for dessert or tea time 🍰🇮🇹:

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Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
• 5 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
• 2 ½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Optional Cream Cheese Glaze:

• 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

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