MAKEOVER CAKE WITH COCONUT-PECAN ICING
"My family is absolutely crazy about this soft, moist cake with its rich-tasting, super chocolatey icing. My dad would finish half the pan if he could!" Rivka Kahan - Brooklyn, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the shortening, sugar and sugar blend until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce and vanilla (batter will appear curdled). Combine the flours, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to shortening mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place on a wire rack., For icing, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in cocoa until smooth. Add milk and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, 3/4 cup pecans, 1/2 cup coconut and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm cake. Sprinkle with remaining pecans and coconut. Cool completely. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Damon Dejuncker
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is perfectly sweet and creamy. I love the combination of coconut and pecans. It's a perfect cake for any occasion.
Zoha Meer
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the moist texture and the sweet, nutty flavor of the frosting. I'll definitely be making this again.
jamara keys
[email protected]This cake is amazing! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is perfectly sweet and creamy. I love the combination of coconut and pecans. It's a perfect cake for any occasion. I will definitely be making this cake again and again!
Guitar Boy
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a favorite. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I love the combination of coconut and pecans. It's a perfect cake for any occasion.
Moad nainia
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is perfectly sweet and creamy. I love the combination of coconut and pecans. It's a perfect cake for any occasion.
Salman Sivia Jutt
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the moist texture and the sweet, nutty flavor of the frosting. I'll definitely be making this again.
Nwando Mbamalu
[email protected]This cake is amazing! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is perfectly sweet and creamy. I love the combination of coconut and pecans. It's a perfect cake for any occasion. I will definitely be making this cake again and again!
Frank Seguinot
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a favorite. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I love the combination of coconut and pecans. It's a perfect cake for any occasion.
kryz ladnier
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is perfectly sweet and creamy. I love the combination of coconut and pecans. It's a perfect cake for any occasion.
Udaya Jayasekara
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the moist texture and the sweet, nutty flavor of the frosting. I'll definitely be making this again.
Awel Kedir
[email protected]This cake is amazing! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is perfectly sweet and creamy. I love the combination of coconut and pecans. It's a perfect cake for any occasion. I will definitely be making this cake again and again!
Susanna Eyman
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a favorite. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I love the combination of coconut and pecans. It's a perfect cake for any occasion.
Bhupendra Roka
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out delicious! I used a gluten-free flour blend and it worked perfectly. The frosting is rich and decadent, and the cake is moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.
M A Hamid
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was fluffy and moist, and the frosting was perfectly sweet and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Anwar Butt
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the moist texture and the sweet, nutty flavor of the frosting. I'll definitely be making this again.