Nee Nee'S Prized Coconut Cake Recipe

Name: Nee Nee'S Prized Coconut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake Ingredients; 2 tablespoons boiling water; 1 cup butter; 1 lb confectioners' sugar; 4 egg yolks; 3 cups sifted cake flour; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup coconut; 4 egg whites, stiffly beaten; Icing; 2 egg whites; 1 1/3 cups sugar; 1/2 cup white Karo; 6 tablespoons water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring; 1 teaspoon coconut flavoring

Servings: persons

Cake Ingredients
2 tablespoons boiling water
1 cup butter
1 lb confectioners' sugar
4 egg yolks
3 cups sifted cake flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup coconut
4 egg whites, stiffly beaten
Icing
2 egg whites
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup white Karo
6 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
1 teaspoon coconut flavoring

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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine boiling water to butter and sugar. Cream well with mixer. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together, three times. Add these dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Add vanilla. Fold in coconut and beaten egg whites, by hand. Pour into 3 nine-inch cake pans that have been well greased and floured. Bake for 20-25 minutes according to your oven.", "Icing:", "Combine egg whites, sugar, syrup, water, salt and cream of tartar. Place in double boiler over boiling water. Beat with a hand mixer until mixture stands with ""peaks"" (approximately 10 minutes). Remove from heat, add vanilla and continue beating until thick enough to spread. Use fresh or frozen grated coconut to sprinkle between each layer along with the icing and sprinkle generously on the top and sides. Keep any leftovers refrigerated."]

1908

kcal

Calories

Fat

259

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake Ingredients, 2 tablespoons boiling water, 1 cup butter, 1 lb confectioners' sugar, and more.

Yes, Nee Nee'S Prized 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.

Nee Nee'S Prized Coconut Cake

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