Coconut-Orange Squares Recipe

Name: Coconut-Orange Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup butter, softened; ¾ cup sugar; 1 (16 ounce) cansliced carrots, drained and mashed; 1 ½ teaspoons grated orange zest; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon orange extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup flaked coconut; 1 (8 ounce) packagesoftened cream cheese; ¼ cup butter, softened; 2 teaspoons milk; ½ teaspoon grated orange zest; ½ teaspoon orange extract; ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 ½ cups sifted confectioners' sugar; ½ cup toasted flaked coconut (to garnish)

Servings: persons

¾ cup butter, softened
¾ cup sugar
1 (16 ounce) cansliced carrots, drained and mashed
1 ½ teaspoons grated orange zest
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon orange extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ cup flaked coconut
1 (8 ounce) packagesoftened cream cheese
¼ cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons milk
½ teaspoon grated orange zest
½ teaspoon orange extract
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ½ cups sifted confectioners' sugar
½ cup toasted flaked coconut (to garnish)

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CAKE:.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until fluffy.
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Add carrots, egg, orange zest, and extracts; beat until smooth.
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In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture; stir until well blended.
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Stir in coconut.
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Pour batter into a lightly greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
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Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
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Place pan on wire rack to cool.
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ICING:.
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Beat cream cheese, butter, milk, orange zest, and extracts in a medium bowl until smooth.
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Stir in confectioners sugar until smooth.
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Spread icing over cooled cake.
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Garnish with toasted coconut.
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Cut into 2-inch squares to serve.
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NOTE: To toast coconut, place in an oven proof pan in a 300 degree F oven for about 10 minutes, stirring often until coconut begins to brown.
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Remove promptly so coconut does not burn.
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This can also be done on the stove top in a dry frying pan over medium heat.

1552

kcal

Calories

Fat

264

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup butter, softened, ¾ cup sugar, 1 (16 ounce) cansliced carrots, drained and mashed, 1 ½ teaspoons grated orange zest, and more.

Yes, Coconut-Orange Squares falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Coconut-Orange Squares

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