Sweet potato cake with coconut pecan frosting is a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of sweet potatoes, coconut, and pecans. This cake is the perfect way to use up leftover sweet potatoes and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. The cake is moist and tender with a delicious crumb. The coconut pecan frosting is the perfect complement to the cake, adding a sweet and nutty flavor. Whether you are looking for a special dessert to serve at a party or a simple treat to enjoy at home, sweet potato cake with coconut pecan frosting is a must-try recipe.
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SWEET POTATO CAKE WITH COCONUT FROSTING
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray 2 (8 or 9-inch) round cake pans with butter flavored cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, coconut extract, evaporated milk, and oil. Use an electric mixer to beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Scrape down sides of bowl and beat for 2 minutes on medium speed.
- Divide batter between prepared cake pans. Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in middle of cakes comes out clean. Let cakes cool in pan for 10 minutes. Invert onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine frosting and rum extract; set aside.
- Place 1 of the cooled cake layers on serving plate. Cut a triangle from the bottom corner of a small zip-top bag. Spoon 1/4 cup of frosting into bag and secure top with 1 hand. Use other hand to guide bag and squeeze a thick border of frosting around the edge of the cake layer. Spoon cranberry sauce in the center of frosting border.
- Carefully place the other cake layer on top. Frost cake with remaining frosting. Sprinkle with coconut and gently pat to adhere to frosting. Slice and serve.
CITRUS-KISSED SWEET POTATO CAKE
I came up with this spiced cake to use up leftover sweet potatoes after Thanksgiving. Cover the grated sweet potatoes with a damp paper towel to prevent discoloration.-Deborah Biggs, Omaha, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper., In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs and orange zest until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, pie spice and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Stir in sweet potatoes., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, orange zest, lemon juice and extract until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Decorate with orange peel. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts :
SWEET POTATO LAYER CAKE
"A true Southern classic, this cake is a hit at church functions and bake sales," writes Christy Shepard from Marion, North Carolina.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat oil and sugar. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the sweet potato, water and vanilla. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff; fold into the sweet potato mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; add to potato mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. Pour into three greased and lightly floured 9-in. round baking pans. , Bake at 350° for 22-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks. , For frosting, in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, whisk the sugar, milk and eggs yolks until smooth. Add butter; cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a metal spoon, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the coconut, pecans and vanilla. Transfer to a small bowl; cool for 10 minutes. , Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with a third of the frosting. Repeat layers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 941 calories, Fat 61g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 166mg cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 95g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
COCONUT PECAN FROSTING I
Traditional frosting and filling for German Chocolate cake.
Provided by Marsha
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a heavy 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, cook the condensed milk, egg yolks, and butter 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Remove from heat, and stir in the coconut, pecans, and vanilla.
- Allow to cool for 15 minutes before spreading on cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 82.7 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 121.4 mg, Sugar 21.2 g
COCONUT PECAN CAKE
Delicious coconut pecan cake with cream cheese toasted coconut frosting. Fruitcake
Provided by cookie
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees). Grease and flour two 8 inch round pans or one 9 x 13 inch pan.
- In a large bowl, blend cake mix with the water, eggs, and oil. Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed for 4 minutes. Stir in 2 cups coconut and nuts. Pour into prepared pans.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until done. Cool completely.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine in a skillet. Add 2 cups coconut, and stir constantly over low heat until golden brown. Spread toasted coconut on absorbent paper towel to cool.
- Cream 2 tablespoons butter or margarine with softened cream cheese. Add milk and sugar alternately, beating well. Add vanilla, and stir in 1 3/4 cups of the toasted coconut. Ice the cake, and sprinkle with remaining coconut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55.3 g, Cholesterol 61.8 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 306.2 mg, Sugar 44.8 g
SWEET POTATO CAKE WITH COCONUT PECAN FROSTING
Make and share this Sweet Potato Cake With Coconut Pecan Frosting recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gwynn
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For Cake:.
- Combine oil and sugar in a large mixing bowl; beat until smooth.
- Add egg yolks; beat well.
- Stir in hot water.
- Combine dry ingredients; blend into sugar mixture.
- Stir in sweet potatoes and vanilla, blending thoroughly.
- Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into batter.
- Spoon mixture into 13x9 baking dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 to 40 minutes or until cake test done.
- Remove from dish; cool on wire rack.
- For Frosting:.
- Combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens, about 12 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Add coconut and pecans.
- Cool until of spreading consistency, beating occasionally.
- Makes 2 1/2 cups.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.2, Fat 38.7, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 115.3, Sodium 218.1, Carbohydrate 65.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 44, Protein 6.2
SWEET POTATO CAKE WITH COCONUT PECAN CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Doesn't this just sounds wonderful?!?! Turns a cake mix into something absolutely delicious! This is from "The Cake Mix Doctor" By Ann Byrn.
Provided by Courtly
Categories Dessert
Time 56m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
- Mash sweet potatoes with their heavy syrup in mixing bowl using fork or potato masher. Add cake mix, eggs, oil, and cinnamon. Blend with mixer on low speed for 1 minute. Stop machine and scrape down sides of bowl. Increase mixer speed to medium and beat 2 to 3 minutes more, scraping down sides again, if needed. The batter should look well combined and thickened. Divide batter between prepared pans. Place pans in oven.
- Bake cakes until they spring back when lightly pressed with your finger and just start to pull away from edge of pan, 28-31 minutes. Remove pans from oven and place on wire racks to cool for 10 minutes. Run a dinner knife around edge of each layer and invert onto a wire rack. Cool to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, prepare Coconut Pecan Cream Cheese Frosting:.
- Place cream cheese and butter in large mixing bowl. Blend with mixer on low speed until combined, 30 seconds. Stop machine. Add confectioners' sugar, a bit at a time, blending with the mixer on low speed until the sugar is well incorporated, 1 minute. Add vanilla, then increase mixer speed to medium and blend the frosting until fluffy, 1 minute more. Fold in coconut and pecans.
- Place one cake layer, right side up, on platter. Spread the top with frosting. Place second layer, right side up, on top of the first layer and frost top and sides of cake with clean, smooth strokes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.5, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 70.5, Sodium 322.3, Carbohydrate 52.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 35.9, Protein 4.9
SWEET POTATO LAYER CAKE WITH SPICED PECAN BUTTERCREAM
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 4h40m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Make Spiced Pecans: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast them for 10 minutes, until fragrant. Meanwhile, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl, using your fingers to mix everything thoroughly. Stir in the melted butter to make a paste. Add the toasted pecans to the mixture and stir to coat, then spread them evenly on the baking sheet and return to the oven for 8 minutes. Remove from the oven, drizzle over the rum, and bake for 8 more minutes, stirring once. Remove from the oven, cool completely and leave the oven on. When cool, chop the pecans into medium-fine pieces, some larger than others, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork. Microwave on high until very tender, about 8 minutes per side. Cool, peel, and mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher or fork.
- Lower oven temperature to 325 degrees F. Spray 2 (8-inch) round cake pans with nonstick baking spray and set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs and sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, 4 minutes. Add the canola oil; beat on medium until combined. Add the mashed sweet potatoes and mix until combined. Sift together cake flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger and then mix the dry ingredients into the sweet potato mixture. Mix in vanilla and rum. Fold in 1 1/4 cups of the chopped Spiced Pecans by hand. Evenly distribute cake batter into the prepared pans, and transfer to the oven. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let pans cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Invert cakes onto rack; cool completely.
- Make the buttercream while the cake is baking: Beat the egg yolks in the clean bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium-high until very thick, about 5 minutes. Combine the sugar with the syrup in a small saucepan, and set over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a full boil. Immediately scrape the mixture into a heatproof 1-cup glass measure. With the mixer on high speed, pour a few tablespoons of the sugar mixture into the yolks and beat for a few seconds. Repeat until all of the syrup has been added. Beat until the bowl has cooled to room temperature. On medium speed, add the butter, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating well after each addition. The frosting will begin to come together after all of the butter has been incorporated (it will look curdled first, but be patient and it will come together beautifully!). Scrape the bowl and beat in the vanilla and salt. Mix in 3/4 cup chopped Spiced Pecans.
- Cut each cooled cake layer in half horizontally, creating 4 layers. Set 1 layer, cut side up, on a cake round or cake plate and spread a thin layer of frosting on the surface. Stack next layer on top, and frost. Repeat frosting-and-stacking process until each layer is frosted. Spread remaining frosting on sides and top of cake. Arrange remaining Spiced Pecans decoratively on top of cake. Chill for 1 hour or serve immediately if you can't wait!
- A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
SWEET POTATO CAKE WITH COCONUT FILLING AND CARAMEL FROSTING
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Coat 3 (9-inch) cake pans with cooking spray; dust lightly with flour. Set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar at medium-high speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Beat in sweet potatoes and next 6 ingredients, adding each ingredient 1 at a time. Add pecans and 3 cups flour, beating just until blended.
- Beat egg whites in a separate bowl at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Spoon batter evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove and cool completely on wire racks.
- Spread Coconut Filling evenly between cake layers. Gradually pour about 1/2 cup Caramel Frosting on top of cake, spreading over top and sides with a small spatula. Place cake in refrigerator. Chill remaining Caramel Frosting 45 minutes. Pour another 1/2 cup Caramel Frosting on cake, spreading over top and sides. Repeat procedure with remaining frosting, using 1/2 cup frosting at a time and chilling every 15 minutes. Store cake in refrigerator.
- Combine first 3 ingredients in a heavy 2-quart saucepan; gradually stir in milk, and cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat 3 minutes or until thickened.
- Stir about one-fourth of hot milk mixture gradually into egg; add egg mixture to remaining hot milk mixture, stirring constantly. Return to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in coconut and vanilla. Place heavy-duty plastic wrap directly on warm filling. Cool completely; chill 1 hour.
- Whisk together cream cheese and cream in a small bowl until smooth.
- Cook sugar and 2/3 cup water in a heavy 3 1/2-quart saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high, and bring mixture to a boil without stirring. Using a pastry brush dipped in hot water, wash down any sugar crystals on sides of pan. Cook, without stirring, 10 minutes or just until syrup turns a deep amber color.
- Whisk in butter gradually; gradually whisk in cream cheese mixture until smooth. Remove from heat; cool 10 minutes, whisking occasionally.
COCONUT PECAN SWEET POTATOES RECIPE
Our coconut pecan sweet potatoes recipe is absolutely divine! It has the tender sweet potatoes mixed with the refreshing flavors of coconut and a slight crunch from the pecans.
Provided by Steph Loaiza
Categories Side Dish
Time 3h40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a slow cooker that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
- Place pecans, coconut, brown sugar, white sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl. Mix with a fork until completely combined.
- Pour pecan mixture over top of the potatoes.
- Cook on high for 3 1/2 - 4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 161 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 27 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE W/COCONUT PECAN TOPPING
My partner's wife sent this last year to our Thanksgiving luncheon at work. It was hit there and a hit at my house. I just love it!
Provided by Mysterygirl
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 40m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix all of the casserole ingredients in a mixer until smooth, then spread in a buttered dish.
- Mix well topping ingredients and add melted butter.
- Sprinkle on top of the potatoes.
- Bake at 375 for 25 minutes.
COCONUT-PECAN SWEET POTATOES
While living with my elderly grandparents, I tried my best to prepare things my grandfather would eat. Basically, he'd quit eating and just decided that he would give up on living. He loved sweet potatoes and I fixed them at least three times a week, trying out different ways to serve them. While rummaging through the cabinets, I came across a can of coconut pecan frosting usually used on a German Chocolate Cake. Since I didn't have a cake mix, I decided to try something a bit different. This is what the result was. Deeelish...and elegant enough for the fanciest dinner party or simple enough for Sunday dinner.
Provided by Redneck Epicurean
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In an oven-safe casserole, place the potatoes in and dot with the cubes of butter.
- Microwave the frosting for approximately 30-45 seconds on med. power until easily stirred and is "goopy". Drizzle over potatoes and cover with foil.
- Bake 30-45 minutes or until the potatoes are thoroughly heated.
- These will be VERY hot; let cool until just warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.8, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 138.8, Carbohydrate 48.2, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 23.4, Protein 1.9
SWEET POTATO-COCONUT CAKE
Not sure where this recipe originated, as I found it clipped from what appears to be a magazine. I haven't found a recipe quite like this one. I have not made it yet, however, I wish to make it soon. *Note* in the recipe where fresh coconut is needed, bagged unsweetened shredded coconut can be substituted I guessed on the prep time. The recipe seems a bit involved.
Provided by Jamie Lynne
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy Add vanilla and mix well.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt Combine milk and buttermilk With mixer running, add flour and liquid to the butter mixture alternately in thirds, scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition Add the 1/2 cup coconut and sweet potato and mix well.
- Using a clean bowl and clean beaters or whisk, whip egg whites until stiff but not dry Fold into cake batter using over-under motion. Pour batter evenly into two greased 9-inch cake pans.
- Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 25 minutes or until springy to the touch Turn cakes out onto cooling rack and allow to cool at room temperature.
- Frosting.
- Whisk sugar and water together, dissolving sugar completely Place on high heat and allow to come to rapid boil.
- While water is boiling, whip egg whites on high speed When egg whites are stiff but not dry, add vanilla and sal. Remove boiling sugar water from heat and pour into egg whites in a slow, thin steam Continue whipping until mixture reaches room temperature This will take 8-10 minutes Add corn syrup and continue whiping on high speed until icing reaches spreading consistency.
- When cake layers reach room temperature, frost and assemble cake. Sprinkle ouside of frosted cake with coconut, covering it completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 6947.4, Fat 260.7, SaturatedFat 180, Cholesterol 510, Sodium 6031.8, Carbohydrate 1099.3, Fiber 27, Sugar 730.7, Protein 80.2
COCONUT-PECAN SWEET POTATOES
These delicious sweet potatoes cook effortlessly in the slow cooker so you can tend to other things. Coconut gives the classic a fresh twist. -Raquel Haggard, Edmond, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 4h15m
Yield 12 servings (2/3 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; stir in melted butter. Place sweet potatoes in a 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with pecan mixture., Cook, covered, on low 4 to 4-1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender. Stir in extracts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
COCONUT PECAN CAKE
This deliciously different cake won Best of Show when I entered it in the Laramie County Fair. Syrup poured over the hot cake makes the outside crusty and soaks into enhance the flavor.&emdash;Virginia Price, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, 2 cups sugar, oil and 2 teaspoons extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture alternately with buttermilk just until moistened. stir in coconut and pecans. , Spoon into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the water, butter and remaining sugar. Bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; add remaining extract. , Slowly pour hot syrup over hot cake. Cool in pan for 4 hours before removing to a serving plate. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 calories, Fat 32g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, unblemished sweet potatoes that are about the same size. This will ensure that they cook evenly.
- Prick the sweet potatoes before baking: This will help them cook more evenly and prevent them from bursting.
- Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender: You can check this by inserting a fork into the center of the potato. If it goes in easily, the potato is done.
- Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before handling them: This will help prevent them from breaking apart.
- Use a food processor or blender to puree the sweet potatoes: This will make them smooth and fluffy.
- Add the spices and coconut milk to the sweet potatoes: This will give them a delicious flavor.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking pan: This will help prevent the cake from sticking.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting set properly.
- Make the coconut pecan frosting: This is a delicious and easy frosting that is perfect for this cake.
Conclusion:
Sweet potato cake with coconut pecan frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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