MAKEOVER CAKE WITH COCONUT-PECAN ICING

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"My family is absolutely crazy about this soft, moist cake with its rich-tasting, super chocolatey icing. My dad would finish half the pan if he could!" Rivka Kahan - Brooklyn, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup sugar blend
2 eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup cake flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
ICING & GARNISH:
1/3 cup reduced-fat butter, cubed
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/4 cups chopped pecans, toasted, divided
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, divided
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the shortening, sugar and sugar blend until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce and vanilla (batter will appear curdled). Combine the flours, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to shortening mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place on a wire rack., For icing, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in cocoa until smooth. Add milk and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, 3/4 cup pecans, 1/2 cup coconut and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm cake. Sprinkle with remaining pecans and coconut. Cool completely. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Sangita Thapa
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I'm saving this recipe for my next party. It's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.


Scarlett e Leverette
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This cake is a great way to impress your friends and family. It looks and tastes like it came from a bakery.


Emmanuel Niyomwungeri
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I omitted the pecans from the icing. It was still delicious!


Md Ashraful 143 Md Ashraful 143
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This is my new go-to cake recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Mohammed imran kh
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cake turned out really dense. I think I might have overmixed the batter.


Boby Ali
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This cake is so versatile. I've made it with different types of cake, frosting, and toppings. It's always a hit!


Sara Williams
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I didn't have any coconut-pecan icing on hand, so I used a simple vanilla icing instead. It was still delicious!


Md Jakariya Islam
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The cake was a little dry for my taste. I think I'll add some extra milk or butter to the batter next time.


Tochukwu onyebuchi
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover cake. It's also a fun and easy recipe to make with kids.


Muhammad Bin
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved this cake. The coconut flavor is subtle and pairs well with the other flavors in the cake.


Silfide Saintsyr
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This cake was a huge success at my party. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


MD Nasir Molla
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The coconut-pecan icing is the star of the show. It's rich, creamy, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.


Bob Walker
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The makeover cake is a great recipe to use up leftover cake. It's a delicious and creative way to transform a simple cake into something special.


Pete Hayes
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This cake is so easy to make. I was able to whip it up in no time, even with my busy schedule.


Mpho Maropola
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The combination of coconut and pecan in the icing is divine. It's a sweet and nutty frosting that pairs perfectly with the moist cake.


asanda baleka
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This makeover cake with coconut-pecan icing was a hit! It's a moist and flavorful cake recipe that's perfect for any occasion.