Best 7 1977 Coconut Angel Food Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey to the realm of ethereal desserts with our exquisite Coconut Angel Food Cake. This heavenly creation is a symphony of flavors and textures, blending the delicate sweetness of coconut with the light and fluffy embrace of angel food cake. Prepare to be captivated by its towering presence, adorned with fluffy coconut frosting that resembles delicate angel wings.

Our recipe collection unveils a treasure trove of delectable variations, each offering a unique twist on this classic dessert. Embark on a culinary voyage of discovery, exploring the delightful nuances of our Coconut Angel Food Cake with Pineapple Glaze, where tangy pineapple and coconut intertwine in a tropical harmony. Delve into the rich depths of our Chocolate Coconut Angel Food Cake, where velvety chocolate and coconut merge seamlessly to create an indulgent symphony of flavors. Experience the delightful simplicity of our Coconut Angel Food Cake with Coconut Glaze, where the delicate sweetness of coconut takes center stage, offering a pure and satisfying taste.

Whether you're hosting an elegant gathering or seeking a special treat to brighten your day, our Coconut Angel Food Cake is guaranteed to enchant your senses. With its cloud-like texture, enchanting aroma, and irresistible flavors, this dessert masterpiece will leave a lasting impression on your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will transport you to dessert heaven.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COCONUT ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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This decadent Angel Food Coconut Cake is the perfect complement to any celebration!

Provided by Amanda Rettke

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon CAKE FLOUR
1 ½ cups granulated sugar, (divided)
12 large egg whites, (room temperature)
1 tablespoon warm water
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon coarse salt
¼ teaspoon pure coconut extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
¼ teaspoon pure coconut extract
Unsweeteded Coconut Flakes for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F, with rack in the lower third of oven.
  • Sift together flour and 3/4 cup sugar.
  • Beat egg whites and warm water with a mixer on low speed until foamy, about 3 minutes. Add cream of tartar, vanilla, salt, and coconut extract.
  • Increase speed to medium, and beat until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes.
  • With machine running, add remaining 3/4 cup sugar, a little at a time. Increase speed to high, and beat until peaks are stiff and glossy, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove bowl from mixer.
  • Working in 3 batches, sift flour mixture over egg-white mixture, gently folding in each addition with a rubber spatula, being careful not to deflate egg whites.
  • Slowly pour batter into a 10-inch angel food cake pan.
  • Bake until cake is golden brown and springs back when touched, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Immediately from the oven, carefully invert pan onto a wire rack. Let cake cool in pan, about 1 hour.
  • Carefully run a knife around sides of cake to loosen, and turn out onto a large plate or cake stand.
  • Pour the heavy cream into a chilled stand mixer bowl (to chill a bowl fill with water and ice and let sit for a moment, then empty and dry) and add the sugar and coconut extract.
  • Beat the cream until peaks stand in firm when the beaters are lifted, about 2 minutes.
  • Gently frost the cooled angel food cake and sprinkle with unsweetened coconut flakes. (Or sweetened if you prefer!)

PINEAPPLE-COCONUT ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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I found this recipe at a local paper and adapted it to suit my family's tastes. A friend who doesn't cook much took this cake to a family gathering, and they thought she was an overnight gourmet! -Donna Quinn of Salem, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pineapple or orange extract
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pineapple and coconut extract. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour. , Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. For topping, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and pineapple extract until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Frost top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

COCONUT ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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Snow angels make an appearance on the dessert table with a light-as-air angel food cake covered with drifts of fluffy coconut and topped with angel-shaped lollipops.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 10-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon cake flour (not self-rising)
1 1/2 cups sugar
12 large egg whites, room temperature
1 tablespoon warm water
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon pure coconut extract
Coconut Glaze
2 cups unsweetened large-flake coconut
Angel Lollipops, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees, with rack in the lower third of oven. Sift together flour and 3/4 cup sugar 4 times.
  • Beat egg whites and warm water with a mixer on low speed until foamy, about 3 minutes. Add cream of tartar, vanilla, salt, and coconut extract. Raise speed to medium, and beat until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes. With machine running, add remaining 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Raise speed to high, and beat until peaks are stiff and glossy, but not dry, about 2 minutes.
  • Working in 3 batches, sift flour mixture over egg-white mixture, gently folding in each addition with a rubber spatula, being careful not to deflate egg whites.
  • Slowly pour batter into a 10-inch angel food cake pan. Gently run a knife through center of batter to release any air bubbles, and smooth using an offset spatula. Bake until cake is golden brown and springs back when touched, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Invert pan onto a wire rack. Let cake cool in pan, about 1 hour. Carefully run a knife around sides of cake to loosen, and turn out onto a large plate or cake stand.
  • Pour coconut glaze onto cake, and spread evenly using an offset spatula to cover completely. Gently press coconut onto cake. Let stand until set, about 1 hour. Garnish with lollipops.

1977 COCONUT ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Coconut     Birthday     Shower     Party     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the cake
3/4 cup cake flour (not self-rising)
8 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup superfine sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (available at natural foods stores)
For the frosting
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 large egg whites
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
1/4 cup strained fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (available at natural foods stores), toasted

Steps:

  • Make the cake:
  • Onto a sheet of wax paper sift the flour 3 times. In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat the egg whites with the salt until they are frothy, add the cream of tartar, and beat the whites until they hold soft peaks. Beat in 1/2 cup of the sugar, a little at a time, add the vanilla and the almond extract, and beat the whites until they hold stiff peaks. Fold in the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, a little at a time, sift the flour over the whites in 4 batches, folding it in gently after each addition, and fold in the coconut. Spoon the batter into a tube pan, 9 inches across the top and 3 1/2 inches deep, and bake the cake in the middle of a preheated 275°F. oven for 1 1/2 hours. Hang the cake in the pan upside down on the neck of a bottle and let it cool for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until it is cooled completely. Release the cake from the side of the pan and from the center tube with a sharp knife, turn it out onto a rack, and invert it onto a cake plate.
  • Make the frosting:
  • In a metal bowl whisk together the sugar, the egg whites, the zest, the orange juice, the corn syrup, and pinch of salt, set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, and cook the mixture, whisking until it registers 140°F. on a candy thermometer. Remove the pan from the heat and whisk the mixture over the hot water for 3 minutes. Remove the bowl from the pan and with an electric mixer beat the frosting at high speed for 7 to 10 minutes, or until it is cool and hold stiff peaks.
  • Spread the top and sides (including the center) of the cake with the frosting and coat the outside with the toasted coconut.

COCONUT ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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"This delicacy only tastes decadent - the cake is so low in fat, you can afford to splurge by adding coconut and a luxurious sauce." --> This is from either Self or Fitness magazine (sorry, forgot which one)...I haven't tried it yet, but it sounds great. You can easily make it vegan by using egg substitute. (Cooking times are estimates).

Provided by QueenQT26

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 cake, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 3/4 cups egg whites, at room temp (from about 9 large eggs)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup superfine sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup dry unsweetened dried shredded coconut
1/3 cup fresh coconut, shavings
1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries, fresh or 1 (12 ounce) bag frozen cranberries, and thawed
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2/3 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cake:.
  • Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Beat egg whites and salt in bowl with an electric mixer on medium until frothy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add cream of tartar.
  • Beat until soft peaks form, about 5 minutes.
  • Increase speed to high.
  • Add 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoons at a time, until whites form soft, glossy peaks.
  • Beat in vanilla and lemon juice,.
  • In another bowl, mix remaining 1/2 cup sugar with flour.
  • Sift 1/3 sugar-flour mixture over egg whites; gently but thoroughly fold into batter using a large spatula.
  • Repeat twice with remaining sugar-flour mixture.
  • Fold in dry coconut in 2 batches.
  • Scrape batter into an ungreased 10" angel food tube pan with a removable bottom.
  • Smooth top into even layer.
  • Bake 35 minutes or until top is lightly browned and cake springs back when you press it.
  • Turn pan upside down and rest on the neck of a glass bottle to cool.
  • Run a knife against insides of pan to loosen cake; remove pan.
  • Loosen cake from bottom of pan; invert onto a plate.
  • Cover with plastic wrap.
  • Store at room temperature or in the fridge.
  • Sauce:.
  • Boil all ingredients in a medium saucepan 1 minute, until lightly thickened.
  • Let cool.
  • Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Before serving, sprinkle top of cake with coconut shavings.
  • Serve slices with 3 tablespoons sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.7, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 131.4, Carbohydrate 41.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 36.9, Protein 5.2

ORANGE-COCONUT ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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This low-fat angle food cake is not your typical tasteless cake. The orange custard and the coconut add much-needed flavor to the cake. This makes a great summer treat that is very easy to assemble.

Provided by Cooking to Perfecti

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package angel food cake mix (or homemade angel food cake)
1 cup water
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons orange extract, divided
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package French vanilla instant pudding
1 1/4 cups skim milk
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut, divided
3 1/4 cups frozen whipped topping (can be fat free)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Prepare angle food cake batter and use 1 cup water and 1/3 cup orange juice for liquids, instead of what the package indicates.
  • Fold in 1 teaspoon of the orange extract.
  • Pour into 10-inch ungreased tube pan and spread evenly.
  • Break air pockets by cutting through the batter with a knife.
  • Bake on lowest rack for 30 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched in the center.
  • Remove cake from oven; invert pan and let cake cool completely up side down in pan.
  • Loosen cake from sides of pan using a long spatula; remove from pan.
  • Slice cake horizontally into 4 equal layers using a serrated knife; set layers aside.
  • In a small bowl, prepare instant pudding mix according to package directions, using skim milk.
  • Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon orange extract and orange rind.
  • Fold in 1 cup coconut and 3/4 cup whipped topping. Chill at least 15 minutes.
  • Place bottom cake layer on serving plate; spread with 1/3 of pudding mixture.
  • Repeat with remaining cake layers, ending with top cake layer.
  • Spread remaining 2 1/2 cups whipped topping over top and sides of cake; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup coconut.
  • Store loosely covered in refrigerator until served.
  • **Recipe can be revised according to package directions of cake mix and pudding**.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.2, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 393.3, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 31.2, Protein 4.4

LIME ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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For my husband's family reunion, I took a store-bought angel food cake and turned it into this special dessert with a lovely lime cream frosting topped with toasted coconut. It went over big! -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
6 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces)
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • In the top of a double boiler, beat eggs and yolks. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar, lime juice and zest. Cook over simmering water while gradually whisking in butter. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and reaches 160°. Strain; refrigerate until completely cool., In a small bowl, beat cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form; gradually beat in remaining sugar. Gently fold into lime mixture. , Split cake horizontally into three layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate. Spread with 2/3 cup lime mixture. Repeat. Place top layer on cake. Frost top and sides with remaining lime mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Ensure Proper Egg Whites: For a light and airy angel food cake, use fresh egg whites at room temperature. Older egg whites may not whip up as well, resulting in a denser cake.
  • Whip Egg Whites Gradually: Start by whipping the egg whites slowly, then gradually increase the speed to high. This prevents over-beating and helps create a stable meringue.
  • Fold Ingredients Gently: When adding the flour mixture to the egg whites, use a spatula and fold gently to maintain the airiness of the batter. Over-mixing will deflate the batter, resulting in a less-than-fluffy cake.
  • Bake in an Ungreased Pan: An ungreased tube pan allows the batter to climb up the sides, creating a taller, more impressive cake. Greasing the pan will prevent this and result in a flatter cake.
  • Cool Cake Upside Down: After baking, invert the cake pan onto a wire rack to cool. This helps prevent the cake from sinking in the middle and keeps it moist.

Conclusion:

The 1977 Coconut Angel Food Cake is a classic recipe that delights with its light and fluffy texture, delicate coconut flavor, and elegant appearance. By following these tips and using high-quality ingredients, you can create a stunning and delicious angel food cake that is sure to impress your friends and family. Remember to enjoy this heavenly treat fresh or store it properly to maintain its delicate flavors and texture. Happy baking!

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