COCONUT-PECAN LAYER CAKE
This dreamy cake is as beautiful as it is delicious! A sweet coconut filling sits between layers of coconut-pecan cake and is topped with a rich frosting.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 3 (8-inch) round cake pans with shortening; lightly flour.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, coconut milk, oil, egg whites and coconut extract with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in chopped pecans. Pour batter into pans.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix half-and-half, granulated sugar, cornstarch and egg yolks with whisk. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Stir in 1 cup coconut. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
- On serving plate, place 1 cake layer, rounded side down; spread with half of the filling. Top with second layer, rounded side up; spread with remaining filling. Top with third layer.
- In chilled large deep bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar with electric mixer on low speed until mixture begins to thicken. Gradually increase speed to high and beat until soft peaks form. Spread whipped cream on top and side of cake; sprinkle top with toasted coconut. Arrange pecan halves around top edge of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 70 g, Fat 10, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg
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[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination, and the cake was incredibly moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert to share with their lo
Sharone Knowles
[email protected]This cake is so good, I could eat it every day!
DaRk Boogi3BOI
[email protected]I'm a professional baker, and I was very impressed with this recipe. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dessert.
Cody Burris
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry for my taste. I think it might have been because I overbaked it. I would suggest checking the cake a few minutes before the recommended baking time is up.
Santi Castro
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it so much that he ate the whole thing in one sitting! I guess I'll have to make another one soon.
Bethany Engle
[email protected]This cake is a winner! I love the coconut and pecan combination, and the frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making this again.
Rana Rahmat Ali 770
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for beginner bakers, as it's very easy to follow. The cake is always moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recip
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[email protected]Wow! This cake is incredible! The flavors are so rich and decadent, and the texture is perfect. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Plabon Ghosh
[email protected]I made this cake for my family's Christmas gathering, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination, and the cake was incredibly moist and fluffy. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert to s
Robin_DamianW
[email protected]The cake was delicious, but I found it to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I would suggest reducing the amount of sugar in the frosting by half.
Krubaill Haillamickael
[email protected]This cake turned out absolutely divine! The combination of coconut and pecan flavors was a match made in heaven. The texture was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect complement to the cake. I will definitely be making this again!