Makeover Cake With Coconut-Pecan Icing Recipe

Name: Makeover Cake With Coconut-Pecan Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup shortening; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/3 cup sugar blend; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup cake flour; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups buttermilk; 1/3 cup reduced-fat butter, cubed; 3 tablespoons baking cocoa; 2 tablespoons fat-free milk; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1-1/4 cups chopped pecans, toasted, divided; 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, divided; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup sugar blend
2 eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup cake flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
1/3 cup reduced-fat butter, cubed
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/4 cups chopped pecans, toasted, divided
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, divided
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

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In a large bowl, beat the shortening, sugar and sugar blend until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce and vanilla (batter will appear curdled). Combine the flours, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to shortening mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
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Pour into a
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coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place on a wire rack.
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For icing, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in cocoa until smooth. Add milk and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, 3/4 cup pecans, 1/2 cup coconut and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm cake. Sprinkle with remaining pecans and coconut. Cool completely. Refrigerate leftovers.

1438

kcal

Calories

Fat

219

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup shortening, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/3 cup sugar blend, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Makeover Cake With Coconut-Pecan Icing 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.

Makeover Cake With Coconut-Pecan Icing

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