**Indulge in a Tropical Paradise with Paula Deen's Coconut Cake with Mango Filling: A Symphony of Sweetness and Sunshine**
Prepare to embark on a culinary journey to the tropics with Paula Deen's Coconut Cake with Mango Filling, a delightful dessert that captures the essence of a tropical paradise. This tantalizing cake features layers of moist and fluffy coconut cake, each layer generously filled with a luscious mango filling that bursts with vibrant flavors. Imagine taking a bite and experiencing the harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and tropical notes, leaving your taste buds dancing with joy.
This recipe collection not only offers the classic Coconut Cake with Mango Filling but also provides variations that cater to different preferences and dietary needs. Discover the equally enticing gluten-free version of this tropical treat, ensuring that everyone can savor its delectable flavors. Additionally, explore the delightful surprises of the Coconut Cake with Pineapple Filling and the Coconut Cake with Cream Cheese Filling, each offering a unique twist on the classic recipe. With step-by-step instructions and Paula Deen's expert guidance, these recipes guarantee a delightful baking experience and an unforgettable dessert that will transport you to a tropical paradise with every bite.
EASY COCONUT CAKE
Turn boxed cake mix into a delicious coconut cake with this easy recipe. Make the frosting when you're ready to serve dessert. After frosting the cake, sprinkle with shredded coconut.
Provided by Paula Deen
Categories baking classics entertaining southern spring sweets winter
Time 20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease three 9-inch round cake pans with butter, oil or cooking spray.
- Follow the directions on the cake mix box, substituting milk for water. Divide the batter among the cake pans. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pans for 5 minutes on a wire rack, then remove the cakes from the pans to cool completely.
- Spread filling between the slightly warm cake layers, piercing each layer with a toothpick as you stack them, but don't pierce the top of the top layer. Store the cake in a container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days to allow the flavors to soak through.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the sour cream, sugar and coconut.
- Make on the day you're serving the cake. In the top of a double boiler, combine the egg whites, sugar, corn syrup or cream of tartar, and salt. Do not place over the heat; instead beat for 1 minute using a handheld electric mixer. Then place over simmering water and cook, beating constantly, until the frosting forms stiff peaks.
- This should take about 7 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the vanilla and beat until it reaches spreading consistency, about 2 minutes. Frost the top and sides of the cake and sprinkle all over with shredded coconut.
PAULA DEEN'S JAMIE'S COCONUT CAKE
Paula Deen is my favorite chef - EVER! If I had to choose another mother, she'd be who I'd pick. This is her son Jamie's favorite birthday cake. I'm posting it here because not only do I want to try it, but I never want to lose it. And if you could see my office, you'd know that if I wrote it down, it would not be found until the day I stopped looking for it. So, here it is, safe and sound for everyone to enjoy.
Provided by Redneck Epicurean
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 1 3-layer cake
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 3 (9-inch) cake pans.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter until fluffy. Add sugar and continue to cream well for 6 to 8 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour and milk alternately to creamed mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Add vanilla and continue to beat until just mixed.
- Divide batter equally among prepared pans. Level batter in each pan by holding pan 3 or 4 inches above counter, then dropping it flat onto counter. Do this several times to release air bubbles and assure you of a more level cake. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until done. Cool in pans 5 to 10 minutes. Invert cakes onto cooling racks. Cool completely.
- While cake is baking, prepare filling. Stir together sugar, sour cream, milk, and coconut in a bowl until well blended.
- Remove cake layers from oven and allow cake to remain in pans as you prepare to stack and fill. Remove first layer and invert onto cake plate. Using the wrong end of a wooden spoon, poke holes approximately 1-inch apart until entire cake has been poked. Spread 1/3 of filling mixture on cake layer. Top with second layer, repeat process. Top with last layer and repeat process again. (As I stack layers together I stick them with toothpicks to prevent cake from shifting).
- To prepare the frosting, place sugar, cream of tartar or corn syrup, salt, water, and egg whites in the top of a double boiler. Beat with a hand-held electric mixer for 1 minute. Place pan over boiling water, being sure that boiling water does not touch the bottom of the top pan. (If this happens, it could cause your frosting to become grainy). Beat constantly on high speed with electric mixer for 7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Frost the sides of the cake first, being careful not to get crumbs in the icing. When cake is completely covered, gently cover frosting with coconut.
- Cover loosely and refrigerate for three days (if you can stand it that long!).
THROWDOWN'S TOASTED COCONUT CAKE WITH COCONUT FILLING AND COCONUT BUTTERCREAM
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Spread the coconut evenly onto a baking sheet and toast until lightly golden brown, stirring once, 8 to 10 minutes. Turn off the oven and let the coconut sit in the oven until very dry and crunchy, about 15 minutes longer.
- Bring water and sugar to a boil. Stir in the coconut, remove from the heat and let sit for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. Strain the liquid into a clean saucepan, bring to a boil and let cook until the mixture is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
- Combine the milks and vanilla bean and seeds in a medium nonreactive saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat.
- Whisk together the yolks, sugar and cornstarch in a large bowl. Slowly whisk the warm milk into the egg mixture then return the mixture to the pot over medium heat and bring to a boil, whisking constantly, until thickened. Scrape the mixture into a bowl and whisk in the rum and vanilla extract. Let cool to room temperature then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours.
- Combine the custard and cream in a bowl and whip until soft peaks form.
- Beat the butter and sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the coconut custard and salt and beat until combined and smooth.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour 2 (9 by 2-inch) round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the milk, egg whites, vanilla bean seeds and vanilla extract in a medium bowl.
- In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. With mixer running at low speed, add the butter, one piece at a time and continue beating until mixture resembles moist crumbs. Add all but 1/2 cup of milk mixture to crumbs and beat at medium speed until the mixture is pale and fluffy, about 1 1/2 minutes. With mixer on low speed, add remaining 1/2 cup of the milk mixture, increase speed to medium and beat 30 seconds more. Scrape sides of bowl and mix for 20 seconds longer. Divide the batter evenly between the cakes pan and smooth the tops using a rubber spatula.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs attached, 22 to 24 minutes. Cool in the pan on baking rack for 10 minutes. Run a small knife around the side of the pan and invert cakes onto the baking rack, removing parchment paper, and let cool completely, about 45 minutes.
- Using a long serrated knife, slice each cake horizontally into 2 layers. Reserve 1 of the flat bottom layers for the top of the cake. Place another layer on a cardboard round cut side up and brush with some of the coconut simple syrup. Spoon 1/3 of the coconut filling onto the cake and using a small offset metal spatula, spread it into an even layer, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge of the cake. Repeat with 2 more layers. Brush the cut side of the reserved cake layer with the remaining syrup. Place the layer cut side down on top of the cake.
- Frost the sides and top of the cake with the buttercream. Pat the coconut onto the sides of the cake and sprinkle the remaining coconut on the top of the cake.
COCONUT CREAM CAKE - PAULA DEEN
This cake sits in the fridge for three days after making- and it is worth every minute!! :) Perfect for dinner parties because you can make it in advance. It is a 6 layer show stopper- tastes every bit as good as it looks! :) I have had a lot of recipe requests for this one-- I will post a picture as soon as I can! :)
Provided by Chez Michelle
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 1 cake, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Grease and flour three 9 inch round pans. (I put small parchment round in the bottom of the pan).
- For the cake, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Combine the flour and baking powder: add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with flour.
- Stir in the vanilla.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
- Cool the cakes for 10 minutes in the pans, then turn out to cool completely.
- While the cakes cool, make the filling: In a large chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff. Fold in the sour cream, then gradually add the confectioners sugar. Stir in the vanilla, then fold in the coconut.
- To serve, split each cake later in half horizontally. Spread the filling between the layers and on the top of the cake. Place the cake in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3 days before serving.
- When ready to serve remove from refrigerator and sprinkle with coconut. If desired frost with cool whip and then sprinkle coconut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.7, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 20.4, Cholesterol 105.4, Sodium 201.4, Carbohydrate 61.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 42, Protein 5.9
PAULA DEEN'S COCONUT MACAROONS
Make and share this Paula Deen's Coconut Macaroons recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MilanzMom
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 18m
Yield 20 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, combine coconut, almond extract, and salt.
- Mix in condensed milk to form a thick paste.
- Fold in egg whites with cream of tartar. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for about 8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.4, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 3.5, Sodium 69.6, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 11.6, Protein 1.6
PAULA DEEN'S COCONUT CAKE WITH MANGO FILLING
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350*F. Spray 3 (9-inch) cake pans with nonstick baking spray with flour. 2. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, vanilla, and coconut extract at medium speed with a mixer until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. 3. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture alternately with coconut milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture, beating just until combined after each addition. Spoon batter into prepared pans. 4. Bake for 20-24 minutes or until a a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks. 5. cut each layer in half horizontally. Spread Mango filling between layers. Spread Coconut Frosting on top and sides of cake. Garnish with coconut flakes and macadamia nuts, if desired. Store cake, covered, in refrigerator up to 3 days Mango filling 1. In the top of a double boiler, whisk mango nectar and egg yolks until smooth. Add sugar, whisking until combined. Place over simmering water, and cook for 15-20 minutes or until thickened. Gradually whisk in butter until melted. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours. Coconut Frosting Makes about 4 cups 1. In a large bowl, beat butter with a mixer until creamy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth. Add sour cream and coconut extract, beating until combined. How to Split cake layers 1. Freeze completely cooled cake layers for 15 minutes. 2. Place one cake layer on a Lazy Susan or turntable for easier cutting. 3. Insert wooden picks around side of cake to mark desired height, or mark by making a shallow cut with a paring knife. 4. Gently press down on cake to hold it in place. Using markers as guides, split cake with a serrated knife, cutting with a back and forth sawing motion.
Tips:
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature. This will help ensure a smooth, even batter.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can cause the cake to be tough.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk instead of reduced-fat coconut milk.
- If you don't have any mango filling on hand, you can substitute another type of fruit filling, such as pineapple or strawberry.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Paula Deen's Coconut Cake with Mango Filling is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a delicate coconut taste. The mango filling is sweet and tangy, and it pairs perfectly with the cake. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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