Best Johnnys Coconut Pecan Cake Recipes
COCONUT PECAN CAKE
This deliciously different cake won Best of Show when I entered it in the Laramie County Fair. Syrup poured over the hot cake makes the outside crusty and soaks into enhance the flavor.&emdash;Virginia Price, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, 2 cups sugar, oil and 2 teaspoons extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture alternately with buttermilk just until moistened. stir in coconut and pecans. , Spoon into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the water, butter and remaining sugar. Bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; add remaining extract. , Slowly pour hot syrup over hot cake. Cool in pan for 4 hours before removing to a serving plate. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 calories, Fat 32g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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
COCONUT PECAN CAKE
Delicious coconut pecan cake with cream cheese toasted coconut frosting. Fruitcake
Provided by cookie
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees). Grease and flour two 8 inch round pans or one 9 x 13 inch pan.
- In a large bowl, blend cake mix with the water, eggs, and oil. Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed for 4 minutes. Stir in 2 cups coconut and nuts. Pour into prepared pans.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until done. Cool completely.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine in a skillet. Add 2 cups coconut, and stir constantly over low heat until golden brown. Spread toasted coconut on absorbent paper towel to cool.
- Cream 2 tablespoons butter or margarine with softened cream cheese. Add milk and sugar alternately, beating well. Add vanilla, and stir in 1 3/4 cups of the toasted coconut. Ice the cake, and sprinkle with remaining coconut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55.3 g, Cholesterol 61.8 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 306.2 mg, Sugar 44.8 g
AMY'S COCONUT PECAN CAKE
Nobody else in my family loves coconut as much as me. Coconut anything... This cake is so delicious and moist and I can't stay away from it. The cream cheese icing recipe I use to frost it is the same as some posted here.
Provided by Redneck Epicurean
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- With a mixer on low, blend together cake mix, pudding, eggs, oil, and water.
- When blended, beat for 4 minutes.
- Fold in coconut and nuts.
- Divide batter between 3 cake pans. Bake for 35 minutes or a toothpick comes out clean.
- Ice with cream cheese icing.
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