CRANBERRY COCONUT CAKE WITH MARSHMALLOW CREAM FROSTING

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Filled with a homemade cranberry curd and smothered with one of the fluffiest frostings you've ever had, this tall cake will make a memorable impression at any gathering. -Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 28

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
5 large eggs, separated
1 can (8-1/2 ounces) cream of coconut
1/4 cup lime juice
3 teaspoons grated lime zest
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
FILLING:
5 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1/2 cup cranberry juice
1-1/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup marshmallow creme
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Fresh cranberries, optional

Steps:

  • Grease and flour two 9-in. round baking pans; set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the cream of coconut, lime juice and zest. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in coconut., In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Transfer to prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For the filling, in a large saucepan, combine cranberries and cranberry juice. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 12 minutes. Press cranberries through a food mill into a small bowl; discard seeds and pulp., In a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberry mixture and sugar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat., Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs and egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in butter. Gently stir in lime juice and zest. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Cover and refrigerate until chilled., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, marshmallow creme and butter until light and fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth., Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with a third of the filling. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost cake. Press toasted coconut over top and sides of cake. Garnish with cranberries if desired.

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Martha Brann
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This cake was very easy to make and it turned out beautifully. The flavors were perfect and the cake was very moist. I will definitely be making this cake again!


Arshad Seyal Video
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This cake was delicious! The cranberry and coconut flavors were perfect together, and the marshmallow cream frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again!


Farjana Fahima
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This cake was a little too dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good. The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


Mst Sadiya Akter
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This cake was very easy to make and it turned out great! The flavors were perfect and the cake was very moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jesusgutierrez 1234#jesus
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Chevy Shaver
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This cake was a little dry, but the flavor was still good. The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


Gamingwith Dev
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out beautifully. The flavors were perfect and the cake was very moist. I will definitely be making this cake again!


Jimmy Neutron
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The cake was very moist and flavorful. The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


Anila Sherazi
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This cake was amazing! The cranberry and coconut flavors were perfect together, and the marshmallow cream frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again!


Loretta Mhlanga
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and delicious.


Niha Sadia
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again!


Sakhawateali Sakhawateali
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This cake was very easy to make and it turned out great! The flavors were perfect and the cake was very moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Malik Naveed Drigh
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Earl Bumphus
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This cake was just okay. The flavors were good, but the cake was a little dry. I think it would have been better with a different frosting.


Tinashe Mushayavudzi
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This cake was a disaster! The batter was too thick and the cake didn't rise properly. The frosting was also too runny. I would not recommend this recipe.


Ranafikry 2012
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I love the combination of cranberries and coconut in this cake. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Adana Adan
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a great cake.


minecraftfan page36
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but this cake changed my mind. The flavors were amazing and the cake was so moist. I will definitely be making this again!


sangay wangdi
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This cake was a hit at my holiday party! The cranberry and coconut flavors were perfectly balanced, and the marshmallow cream frosting was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again!


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