Description
This Coconut Pecan Cake is a delightful dessert featuring layers of rich flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, for garnish
- 1/2 cup toasted shredded coconut, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 9-inch round cake pans, line bottoms with parchment paper, and flour them lightly.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a stand mixer, cream butter and shortening until fluffy. Add sugar and beat until light.
- Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk, starting and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
- Fold in shredded coconut and toasted pecans gently with a spatula.
- Beat egg whites in a separate bowl to stiff peaks. Fold into the batter in thirds.
- Divide batter evenly into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting: beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla, then gradually mix in powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Assemble cake by frosting each layer, then covering the sides and top.
- Garnish with extra pecans and toasted coconut. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- This cake is great for celebrations and can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg