What a sweet and satisfying treat! Whip this one up for your next bake sale or special occasion.
Provided by Ted McWhorter
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour 9 inch pans.
- 2. Cream butter and shortening:add sugar and beat mixture until smooth. Add egg yolks and beat well.
- 3. Combine flour, soda and add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
- 4. Stir in vanilla. Add coconut and nuts.*
- 5. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Do not over stir.
- 6. Pour into three* greased and floured 9 inch pans. I usually only use two** round pans.
- 7. Let Cake completely cool before you frost.
- 8. Bake at 325 degrees until done.
- 9. * Save small amount, approx 1/4 cup of coconut and enough pecans for decorating cake. **If you use 2 pans, bake for approx. 35-40 minutes. ***If you use 3 pans, bake for 30 minutes.
- 10. Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 11. Beat Cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- 12. Add sugar and mix well.
- 13. Add vanilla and beat until smooth.
- 14. Spread between layers and on top of cake. Sprinkle top with saved chopped pecans and coconut.
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Mostafa mouog89phoo
[email protected]I had trouble finding some of the ingredients.
Miaw Ing
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry.
Abir Ahmed Rakib
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste.
Austin Coker
[email protected]I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves coconut cake.
Sree Bidhan
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover coconut milk.
Som Rai
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed this cake.
Kayden Glen kelly
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it is definitely worth the effort.
Keith Dubenko
[email protected]The only thing I would change is to add a little more coconut extract to the filling.
Kefuwe Seletswane
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out beautifully.
Raghad El_moghazy
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Ntombikhona Siphiwokuhle Mkhwanazi
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any special occasion, or just as a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee.
Nas Turay
[email protected]I love the combination of the sweet coconut filling and the rich chocolate ganache frosting.
Raja Rizwan JanJua
[email protected]The cake is moist and flavorful, with a tender crumb and a delicate coconut flavor.
El Toro
[email protected]This Italian Coconut Cream Cake is a delightful treat that is easy to make and sure to impress your friends and family.