Holiday Coconut Cake Recipe

Name: Holiday Coconut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, divided; 1/2 cup PLANTERS Walnuts; 2/3 cup matzo meal; 1/4 cup potato starch; 6 eggs, separated; 1 cup sugar; 2 Tbsp. orange juice; 1 tsp. orange zest; 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided; 1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple in juice, drained

Servings: persons

2 cups BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, divided
1/2 cup PLANTERS Walnuts
2/3 cup matzo meal
1/4 cup potato starch
6 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. orange juice
1 tsp. orange zest
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple in juice, drained

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) round pans; set aside.
3
Process 1/2 cup coconut and nuts in food processor until finely ground; set aside.
4
Mix matzo meal and potato starch; set aside.
5
Beat egg yolks in large bowl with mixer until blended.
6
Gradually add sugar, beating until thick and lemon colored.
7
Beat in orange juice and matzo meal mixture until blended.
8
Gently stir in coconut mixture and orange zest.
9
Beat egg whites in separate bowl with mixer until stiff peaks form.
10
Gently stir into batter.
11
Pour into prepared pans.
12
Bake 25 to 30 min.
13
or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean.
14
Cool in pans 10 min.
15
Invert cakes onto wire racks; gently remove pans.
16
Cool cakes completely.
17
Place 1 cake layer on serving plate; spread top with about 1-1/2 cups COOL WHIP.
18
Sprinkle with half the pineapple and 1/4 cup of the remaining coconut.
19
Cover with remaining cake layer.
20
Frost cake top and sides with remaining COOL WHIP; sprinkle with remaining coconut.
21
Garnish with remaining pineapple.
22
Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

569

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, divided, 1/2 cup PLANTERS Walnuts, 2/3 cup matzo meal, 1/4 cup potato starch, and more.

Yes, Holiday 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.

Holiday Coconut Cake

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