COCONUT PECAN CAKE

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This is a tasty, good looking cake. Great for company. I got the recipe from a fund raiser cookbook many years ago.

Provided by yamma

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix (I use plain, not with pudding added)
1 (4 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
1 1/3 cups water
4 eggs
1/4 cup oil
2 cups coconut (divided)
4 tablespoons butter (divided)
2 cups coconut (divided)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 teaspoons milk
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease or spray and flour three 9 inch round cake pans.
  • Blend cake mix, pudding, water, eggs, and oil in large mixer bowl.
  • Beat at medium speed 3 minute.
  • Stir in coconut and pecans.
  • Pour in pans and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Place cake on wire racks to cool.
  • To make frosting:.
  • Melt 2 T butter in skillet and add 1/2 cup coconut.
  • Stir constantly over low heat until coconut turns golden in color.
  • Spread coconut on paper towels to cool.
  • Cream 2 T butter with cream cheese.
  • Add milk and beat in confectioners sugar gradually.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Stir in vanilla and remaining 1 1/2 cups coconut.
  • Spread frosting on tops of cake layers.
  • Stack layers and sprinkle the golden coconut on the top frosted layer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9276.9, Fat 559, SaturatedFat 303.4, Cholesterol 1229.4, Sodium 6410.7, Carbohydrate 1029.2, Fiber 71.6, Sugar 769.9, Protein 99.3

Mimi Wire
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This cake is a must-try for any coconut lover. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.


mikiyas Ashenafi
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved this cake. The pecan flavor really shines through.


Khan Orakzai
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I made this cake for a friend's birthday and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


bikash xrstha
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This cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of coconut and pecans.


lil Pop
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I've tried many coconut pecan cake recipes and this one is by far the best. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Olivia Thompson
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This cake is absolutely delicious! The coconut and pecan flavors are perfectly balanced and the cake is moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Phumzile Phomo
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I love this cake! It's my go-to dessert for potlucks and parties. It's always a hit.


Shahin Mia
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This cake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Daryl Columbus
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and fluffy, with a delicious coconut-pecan flavor.


Andiswakhanye pearl
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This cake is delicious! The coconut and pecan flavors go together perfectly. I highly recommend it.


Iqra Fazal
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make and the results are always impressive.


TRAINER CHARBEL HAJJ
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This cake was a hit at my party! It was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect balance of sweetness. I'll definitely be making it again.


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