Crazy For Coconut Cake Recipe

Name: Crazy For Coconut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3 3/4 c. sifted flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 c. soft shortening (part butter or margarine); 1 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 c sugar; 1 1/2 tsp coconut extract; 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 4 eggs; 2 c. buttermilk; Icing; 4 1/2 c confectioners sugar; 6 T soft butter; 3 T milk or cream (or enough to soften); 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 2 egg whites; Topping; 8 oz. shredded cocunut

Servings: persons

3 3/4 c. sifted flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 c. soft shortening (part butter or margarine)
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp coconut extract
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
4 eggs
2 c. buttermilk
Icing
4 1/2 c confectioners sugar
6 T soft butter
3 T milk or cream (or enough to soften)
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 egg whites
Topping
8 oz. shredded cocunut

1
Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into mixing bowl.
2
Cream shortening, add sugar; cream until light and fluffy. Add coconut and vanilla extracts, and blend well.
3
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Beat smooth after each addition. Divide into three pans. Bake 30-35 minutes or until tested done. Cool and frost.
4
Frosting
5
Beat together the sugar, butter, milk or cream and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the egg whites and beat until light. Frost layers and sides and decorate with coconut, sprinkling over top and sides.

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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: 3 3/4 c. sifted flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 c. soft shortening (part butter or margarine), 1 1/2 tsp baking soda, and more.

Yes, Crazy For Coconut 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.

Crazy For Coconut Cake

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