Swans Down Orange Coconut Cake Recipe

Name: Swans Down Orange Coconut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups self rising flour; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup butter (at room temperature); 1 tablespoon grated orange peel (or orange extract); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 3/4 cup milk; 3 eggs; 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut; FLUFFY ORANGE FROSTING; 2 egg whites; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 dash salt; 1/3 cup water; 2 teaspoons corn syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon orange extract

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups self rising flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter (at room temperature)
1 tablespoon grated orange peel (or orange extract)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup milk
3 eggs
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
FLUFFY ORANGE FROSTING
2 egg whites
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 dash salt
1/3 cup water
2 teaspoons corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange extract

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["CAKE:", "Preheat oven to 350-degrees F --", "Sift cake flour with sugar.", "In a separate bowl, stir butter and orange rind to soften. Add flour mixture and milk. Mix to dampen flour; beat for 2 minutes at medium speed of an electric mixer or 300 strokes by hand.", "Add eggs and beat one minute longer with mixer or 150 strokes by hand.", "Stir in coconut.", "Pour into grease and floured tube pan.", "Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until cake tests done.", "Remove from oven and let cool. Remove from pan and invert onto serving platter.", "When cooled completely, frost with Fluffy Orange Frosting.", "FLUFFY ORANGE FROSTING:", "Mix egg whites, sugar, salt, water and corn syrup in top of a double boiler.", "Beat over simmering water (being careful that water doesn't touch bottom of bowl your ingredients are in) an elextric beater or rotary beater. Beat until frosting stands in stiff peaks.", "Remove bowl from water.", "Add vanilla and orange extracts. Tint if desired with food coloring to bring out the ""orangie-ness""."]

1375

kcal

Calories

Fat

212

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups self rising flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3/4 cup butter (at room temperature), 1 tablespoon grated orange peel (or orange extract), and more.

Yes, Swans Down Orange 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.

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Swans Down Orange Coconut Cake

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