MAKEOVER CAKE WITH COCONUT-PECAN ICING
"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
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.
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Sangita Thapa
thapas65@aol.comI'm saving this recipe for my next party. It's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Scarlett e Leverette
leverette@hotmail.comThis cake is a great way to impress your friends and family. It looks and tastes like it came from a bakery.
Emmanuel Niyomwungeri
e-n@hotmail.comI'm allergic to nuts, so I omitted the pecans from the icing. It was still delicious!
Md Ashraful 143 Md Ashraful 143
m.1@hotmail.comThis is my new go-to cake recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Mohammed imran kh
m_k84@hotmail.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my cake turned out really dense. I think I might have overmixed the batter.
Boby Ali
ba@yahoo.comThis cake is so versatile. I've made it with different types of cake, frosting, and toppings. It's always a hit!
Sara Williams
w@yahoo.comI didn't have any coconut-pecan icing on hand, so I used a simple vanilla icing instead. It was still delicious!
Md Jakariya Islam
i@hotmail.comThe 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
tochukwuonyebuchi72@gmail.comThis cake is a great way to use up leftover cake. It's also a fun and easy recipe to make with kids.
Muhammad Bin
mbin@yahoo.comI'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
s@yahoo.comThis cake was a huge success at my party. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
MD Nasir Molla
m-molla@yahoo.comThe coconut-pecan icing is the star of the show. It's rich, creamy, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.
Bob Walker
walkerb19@gmail.comThe 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
hayes-p@gmail.comThis cake is so easy to make. I was able to whip it up in no time, even with my busy schedule.
Mpho Maropola
m_mpho85@yahoo.comThe 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
asanda.b17@hotmail.comThis makeover cake with coconut-pecan icing was a hit! It's a moist and flavorful cake recipe that's perfect for any occasion.