COCONUT-PECAN LAYER CAKE
This dreamy cake is as beautiful as it is delicious! A sweet coconut filling sits between layers of coconut-pecan cake and is topped with a rich frosting.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 3 (8-inch) round cake pans with shortening; lightly flour.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, coconut milk, oil, egg whites and coconut extract with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in chopped pecans. Pour batter into pans.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix half-and-half, granulated sugar, cornstarch and egg yolks with whisk. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Stir in 1 cup coconut. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
- On serving plate, place 1 cake layer, rounded side down; spread with half of the filling. Top with second layer, rounded side up; spread with remaining filling. Top with third layer.
- In chilled large deep bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar with electric mixer on low speed until mixture begins to thicken. Gradually increase speed to high and beat until soft peaks form. Spread whipped cream on top and side of cake; sprinkle top with toasted coconut. Arrange pecan halves around top edge of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 70 g, Fat 10, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg
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Chekwube Nnolum
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for any coconut lover!
Kurban Ali
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I had to substitute the pecans with walnuts. The cake still turned out great!
Gemechu Giduma
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste. I prefer a lighter, fluffier cake.
Taida Chisvo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved this cake. The pecan flavor really shines through.
Rhanmis Ortega
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a beautiful and delicious cake that everyone will love.
fermin hernandez
[email protected]I love the combination of coconut and pecan in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor.
Marjeana Whitson
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, anniversaries, and even just because.
Ayodeji Phillp
[email protected]I would definitely make this cake again, but I would make a few changes to the recipe.
Meron Tsegi
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious.
king ron
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Benita Pielow
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! It was a big hit at my potluck.
Elizabeth Charles
[email protected]This cake is so good! I made it for my family last week, and they all loved it.
Adeeltaha Adnanaliyan
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfect. The recipe is easy to follow, and the cake is always moist and delicious.
Dominic Mullis
[email protected]This coconut pecan layer cake was a hit at my party! The layers were moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. Everyone loved it!