Craving a delicious Italian cream cake but short on time? This Italian Cream Cake made with a cake mix is your perfect solution. It's so decadent that no one will guess it's not made from scratch!

**Ingredients:**

- 1 cup buttermilk

- 1 teaspoon baking soda

- 1/2 cup butter (softened)

- 1/2 cup shortening

- 2 cups white sugar

- 5 eggs

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1 cup flaked coconut

- 1 teaspoon baking powder

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)

- 1/2 cup butter (softened)

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 4 cups powdered sugar

- 2 tablespoons light cream

- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

**Instructions:**

1. **Preheat Oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 9-inch round cake pans.

2. **Mix Buttermilk and Baking Soda:** In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the buttermilk and set aside.

3. **Cream Butter and Sugar:** In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of butter, the shortening, and the white sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

4. **Add Wet Ingredients:** Stir in the eggs, buttermilk mixture, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. 

5. **Combine Dry Ingredients:** Add the flaked coconut, baking powder, and flour to the mixture. Stir until just combined.

6. **Bake:** Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for a few minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.

7. **Make Frosting:** In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1/2 cup of butter, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. If the frosting is too thick, add light cream a little at a time until you reach the desired consistency.

8. **Add Nuts and Coconut:** Stir in the chopped walnuts and the remaining shredded coconut into the frosting.

9. **Assemble the Cake:** Spread the frosting between the layers of the cooled cake and then over the top and sides.

10. **Serve:** Enjoy this rich, decadent Italian Cream Cake with your family and friends!

This quick and easy version of an Italian Cream Cake is perfect for any special occasion or just because. Enjoy!