COCONUT LAYER CAKE
"This dessert is my specialty - it's great for wedding or baby showers," offers Marilyn Dick, a field editor from Centralia, Missouri.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 325°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper., Cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg yolks, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; beat into creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in coconut and chopped pecans., With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until stiff peaks form; fold gently into batter. Transfer to prepared pans., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Top with coconut and pecan halves. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 571 calories, Fat 28g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (62g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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Aliyan Haider
[email protected]This cake is absolutely gorgeous! It's perfect for a special occasion. The flavor is amazing and the frosting is to die for.
xSnaqGeek
[email protected]I've never made a coconut layer cake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out perfectly and it was a huge hit at my party.
Monica Madder
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think I just needed to use less sugar. Other than that, the cake was delicious and I would definitely make it again.
Migdalia Vega
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and airy. I would definitely make this cake again, even though I'm not a big fan of coconu
George Berry
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! It was dry, dense, and the frosting was too sweet. I won't be making this recipe again.
Ann Imbrie
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as fluffy as I expected. Maybe I overmixed the batter?
Chance Line
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and looked beautiful, but the flavor was just okay.
Theo James Freeman
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the frosting was amazing.
Baraka Sulley
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or just a weekend treat.
Tamutha Reddick
[email protected]Delicious cake! I made it for a friend's birthday and she loved it.
Kanwal Shahid
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. I will definitely be making this cake again for future parties.
Md Ahsik
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and turned out great. I used a 9x13 inch pan and it made a perfect sized cake for my family of four. The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but I think I just needed to use less sugar.
Lee Worboys
[email protected]This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious cake that was perfect for a special occasion. I would definitely make this cake again.
Dee Ashth
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best coconut cake he had ever had. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Cody Watts
[email protected]This coconut layer cake was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I'm not usually a big fan of frosting, but the coconut frosting on this cake was amazing. It was light and airy, and it didn't ov