Coconut-Pecan Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Coconut-Pecan Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. sifted flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 c. butter or regular margarine; 1/2 c. shortening; 2 c. sugar; 5 eggs, separated; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 c. buttermilk; 1 1/3 c. flaked coconut; 1 c. chopped pecans; Creamy Pecan Frosting (recipe follows)

Servings: persons

2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. butter or regular margarine
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
5 eggs, separated
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. buttermilk
1 1/3 c. flaked coconut
1 c. chopped pecans
Creamy Pecan Frosting (recipe follows)

1
Sift together flour and baking soda; set aside.
2
Cream together butter, shortening and sugar in mixing bowl until light and fluffy, using electric mixer at medium speed.
3
Add egg yolks; beat well.
4
Blend in vanilla.
5
Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition, using electric mixer at low speed.
6
Stir in coconut and pecans.
7
Beat egg whites in another bowl until stiff peaks form, using electric mixer at high speed.
8
Fold into cake batter.
9
Pour batter into 3 greased and waxed paper-lined 9-inch round cake pans.
10
Bake in 350u00b0 oven 25 minutes or until cake tester or wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
11
Cool in pans on racks 10 minutes.
12
Remove from pans; cool on racks.
13
Spread the top of one layer with Creamy Pecan Frosting.
14
Place second layer on top. Spread with frosting.
15
Top with third layer.
16
Frost sides and top of cake with frosting.

2143

kcal

Calories

130

Fat

222

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. sifted flour, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 c. butter or regular margarine, 1/2 c. shortening, and more.

Yes, Coconut-Pecan Layer Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Coconut-Pecan Layer Cake

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