**Savor the Southern Charm: A Culinary Journey through Old-Fashioned Coconut Cake Recipes**
In the realm of classic Southern desserts, few confections capture the essence of comfort and nostalgia quite like the old-fashioned coconut cake. This iconic treat, with its moist and fluffy layers, delicate coconut filling, and snowy white frosting, has been a staple at family gatherings and special occasions for generations. Our comprehensive guide takes you on a culinary adventure, offering a collection of cherished coconut cake recipes that embody the spirit of Southern hospitality. From the classic seven-layer cake to variations featuring pineapple, pecans, and key lime, these delectable recipes cater to every taste and preference. Embark on a sweet journey through time as you recreate these beloved Southern treasures, evoking memories and creating new ones with each bite.
GRANDMAMA'S COCONUT CAKE WITH NO-FAIL SEVEN-MINUTE FROSTING
Grandmama's homemade coconut cake is a from-scratch cake with decadent (and no-fail) 7-minute icing. This is a favorite of our family!
Provided by The SouthernPlate Staff
Categories Dessert
Time 57m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or one 9x13-inch cake pan and set aside.
- Cream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until very smooth, at least four minutes. Add eggs, vanilla, and coconut flavoring and beat well to combine. In a separate medium-sized bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add flour mixture and the buttermilk to the butter mixture and beat with an electric mixer at medium speed, scraping down the sides as needed, until thoroughly blended and smooth, around two to three minutes.
- Pour batter into the prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. This is about 25 to 30 minutes for round cakes and 30 to 35 minutes for a 9x13 cake.
- Cool completely and frost with the no-fail seven-minute frosting. Sprinkle with coconut and press coconut into the cake's sides immediately after frosting.
- Keep covered at room temperature for up to two days or in the refrigerator for up to one week.
OLD FASHIONED COCONUT CAKE
Basic 1-2-3-4 cake with a replacement of 1 cup canned, unsweetened coconut milk instead of regular milk. Paired with a delectable and delicious Swiss meringue buttercream icing...oh my!
Provided by Darla Cecil
Categories Desserts Cakes Coconut Cake Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans.
- Beat butter and margarine together using an electric mixer in a bowl until creamy. Add sugar gradually, beating until light and fluffy.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl.
- Add eggs one at a time to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Add flour mixture alternately with coconut milk and vanilla extract, beating after each addition until smooth. Pour about 2 1/3 cups batter into each prepared cake pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cake layers cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely, about 30 minutes more.
- Stir sour cream, sugar, coconut, and milk together in a bowl until filling is well blended.
- Remove one cake layer from the pan and invert onto a cake plate. Poke holes approximately 1-inch apart using the end of a wooden spoon until entire cake has been poked. Spread 1/3 of the filling on the cake layer. Top with second layer; repeat process. Top with last layer and repeat process again.
- Combine sugar and egg whites in the top of a double boiler. Heat the pot over boiling water, stirring with a wire whisk until all sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Transfer sugar mixture to the bowl of an electric stand mixer and beat using the wire attachment until soft peaks form. Switch to the paddle attachment. Pour in vanilla extract and salt. Beat in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until fully incorporated. Beat until meringue reaches a thick buttercream consistency. Spread onto cake. Decorate with coconut as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.9 calories, Carbohydrate 71.2 g, Cholesterol 108.6 mg, Fat 36.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 21.3 g, Sodium 343.8 mg, Sugar 48.6 g
OLD-FASHIONED COCONUT CAKE
Great coconut cake with an old-fashioned taste.
Provided by VictoriaSe49896
Categories Desserts Cakes Holiday Cake Recipes
Time 3h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix sugar, eggs, and egg yolks together in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Heat milk and butter in saucepan over low heat until butter melts, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Combine flour and baking powder in a bowl. Pour into egg mixture. Add vanilla extract and milk mixture; beat well using an electric mixer. Divide batter evenly among the prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean, 15 to 18 minutes. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, thoroughly clean mixing bowl and beaters. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer until foamy.
- Bring sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan. Boil until a candy thermometer reads 242 degrees F (116 degrees C), 3 to 4 minutes.
- Beat egg whites on high speed. Carefully pour in hot sugar mixture in the side of the bowl, avoiding the beaters; continue to beat on high until stiff peaks form, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Place 1 cooled cake layer on a serving platter and frost the top. Repeat with second and third layers of cake. Complete frosting the sides, top, and throughout. Sprinkle coconut on top and smooth onto sides of cake using your hands.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Carbohydrate 82.2 g, Cholesterol 117.5 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 252.2 mg, Sugar 59.9 g
OLD FASHIONED COCONUT CAKE
This is an old family recipe. It originally called for fresh grated coconut and coconut milk. Due to the fact that so many times the coconuts didn't have much flavor or were bad, this recipe was revised to use the frozen coconut. It is one of the best coconut cakes I have ever had!
Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine eggs and sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add flour and baking powder and beat on low until smooth.
- Add coconut flavoring.
- Combine milk and butter in a saucepan and heat until butter melts.
- Fold into other mixture.
- Bake in 2 or 3 greased and floured 8 or 9 inch cake pans at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Thaw the packages of coconut.
- Squeeze each opened package coconut over the cooled cakes so that the coconut "milk" is sprinkled over the cake and soaks into the cake. Ice generously with "Seven-Minute Frosting" (#96449).
- Topping the icing with the coconut (in between the layers too!).
Tips:
- Use fresh shredded coconut for the best flavor and texture. You can shred your own coconut or buy it pre-shredded.
- Be sure to toast the coconut before using it in the cake batter. This will help to bring out its flavor and give the cake a golden color.
- Don't overmix the cake batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
This old-fashioned Southern coconut cake is a delicious and classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, tender crumb, sweet coconut flavor, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.Here are some additional tips for making the best coconut cake:
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- You can use any type of frosting you like on this cake. Cream cheese frosting, whipped cream frosting, and buttercream frosting are all popular choices.
- This cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cake for up to 2 months.
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