State Fair Winning Coconut Cake Recipe

Name: State Fair Winning Coconut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups cake flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup shortening; 1 2/3 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon clear vanilla; 1 teaspoon coconut extract; 4 egg whites; 1 1/4 cups buttermilk; 3 cups shredded coconut (to top the frosting); Frosting; 5 tablespoons Wondra Flour; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup unsalted butter or 1/2 cup margarine; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon clear vanilla

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening
1 2/3 cups sugar
1 teaspoon clear vanilla
1 teaspoon coconut extract
4 egg whites
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
3 cups shredded coconut (to top the frosting)
Frosting
5 tablespoons Wondra Flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon clear vanilla

1
Grease and flour two round cake pans or one large pan for a single layer cake.
2
Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
3
Cream shortening. Beat in 1 and 2/3 cups sugar. Blend in vanilla and coconut extracts. Beat in egg whites.
4
Blend in flour alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Using a mixer, beat on low for 2 minutes. Pour into pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick tests clean.
5
Cool 10 to 15 minutes in pans, then finish cooling on racks. Cool completely before frosting.
6
For frosting: Put Wondra in saucepan. Slowly blend in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until thick. Cool.
7
In deep bowl, beat butter, shortening and salt. Beat in confectioner's sugar and vanilla. Beat in cooled white sauce until fluffy.
8
Frost cake. Sprinkle with all of the coconut.
9
Store in refrigerator.
10
Cooking time does not include the time for the cake and frosting to cool.

1757

kcal

Calories

Fat

210

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: 2 1/2 cups cake flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, State Fair Winning 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.

State Fair Winning Coconut Cake

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