COCONUT PECAN CAKE

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This deliciously different cake won Best of Show when I entered it in the Laramie County Fair. Syrup poured over the hot cake makes the outside crusty and soaks into enhance the flavor.&emdash;Virginia Price, Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups sugar, divided
1 cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons coconut extract, divided
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, 2 cups sugar, oil and 2 teaspoons extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture alternately with buttermilk just until moistened. stir in coconut and pecans. , Spoon into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the water, butter and remaining sugar. Bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; add remaining extract. , Slowly pour hot syrup over hot cake. Cool in pan for 4 hours before removing to a serving plate. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 calories, Fat 32g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

James Tessy
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This cake is amazing. The coconut and pecan flavors are perfect together, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Rabnawaz Halepoto
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This cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The coconut and pecan flavors were perfect together, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


MT Whyte
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had. The coconut and pecan flavors were perfect together, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


R A Z U
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This cake is a winner! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The coconut and pecan flavors are perfect together, and the cake is always moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tanvir Hossain
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The coconut and pecan flavors were perfect together, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Portia Dogbey
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The coconut and pecan flavors are a great combination, and the cake is always moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


noble sena
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This cake is amazing. The coconut and pecan flavors are perfect together, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Ali Rishii
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This cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The coconut and pecan flavors were perfect together, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Dan Johnson
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had. The coconut and pecan flavors were perfect together, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Govind Mahato
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This cake is a winner! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The coconut and pecan flavors are perfect together, and the cake is always moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


umair jaan
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The coconut and pecan flavors were perfect together, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


MUR
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The coconut and pecan flavors are a great combination, and the cake is always moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Michelle Monaghan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This cake is amazing. The coconut and pecan flavors are perfect together, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Ripon Kormokar
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This cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The coconut and pecan flavors were perfect together, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


maqsood rana
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had. The coconut and pecan flavors were perfect together, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Ansa Mahjabeen
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This cake is a winner! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The coconut and pecan flavors are perfect together, and the cake is always moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kutosi Samuel kituno
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The coconut and pecan flavors are a great combination, and the cake is always moist and fluffy.


1Love “Bernidre” United
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This cake was absolutely delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. The coconut and pecan flavors were perfect together, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


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