Best Holiday Apple Coconut Cake Recipes

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HOLIDAY SNOWFLAKE CAKE



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The coconut sprinkled on this old-fashioned, fluffy white cake gives the impression of snow, without the cold. It's a beautiful dessert that is a fitting end to a delicious winter meal. It's best to frost the cake just before serving as the frosting may soften over time. -Lynne Peterson, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large eggs plus 4 large egg yolks, room temperature
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
FROSTING:
1-3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
4 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter until butter melts. Combine flour and baking powder; add to egg mixture alternately with milk mixture. Beat until well mixed. Add vanilla. Fold in nuts if desired. , Pour into 3 greased 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 15-18 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil; cook over medium-high heat until a thermometer reads 244° (firm-ball stage). , Meanwhile, beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a bowl on high speed until foamy. Slowly pour the hot sugar syrup over the egg whites while beating continuously. Continue beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes. Add vanilla; beat until frosting cools slightly and reaches desired consistency., Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup coconut. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cakes with remaining frosting; sprinkle with remaining coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

COCONUT APPLE CAKE



Coconut Apple Cake image

I like to share this cake with friends and neighbors. Serve it plain, frost it or top with whipped cream.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs
2 cups sugar
1-1/4 cups vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup orange juice
2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In a bowl, beat eggs, and sugar; add oil, vanilla and orange juice. Gradually stir in flour mixture. Stir in apples, nuts and coconut. Turn into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 60 minutes or until cake tests done.

Nutrition Facts :

HOLIDAY APPLE COCONUT CAKE



Holiday Apple Coconut Cake image

This cake always makes an appearance at our Christmas Eve family get-together. I hope your family enjoys it as well!

Provided by D. Todd Miller

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
3 cups plain flour
3 cups diced apples
1 cup dark raisin
1 cup finely grated coconut
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • Cream oil, sugar, and eggs with an electric mixer until it is well-blended.
  • Sift together flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon.
  • Add dry ingredients to the creamed oil, sugar, and eggs, and mix thoroughly.
  • Blend in apples, coconut, raisins, pecans, and vanilla extract.
  • Mix the entire mixture very well.
  • Bake in a greased and floured "Bundt" pan at 350 for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.1, Fat 26.8, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 42.3, Sodium 256.9, Carbohydrate 58.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 35.6, Protein 4.6

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