PAULA DEEN'S COCONUT CAKE WITH MANGO FILLING

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Categories     Cake     Fruit     Bake     Christmas     Picnic     Spring     Summer     Potluck

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 c butter, softened
2 1/2 c sugar
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 tsp coconut extract
6 lg eggs
4 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk
Mango filling (recipe follows)
Coconut Frosting (recipe follows)
Garnish: coconut flakes, macadamia nuts
Mango Filling
Makes about 2 cups
1/2 c mango nectar
3 egg yolks
1/2 sugar
1/2 c butter, cut into pieces
Coconut Frosting
Makes about 4 cups
1 c butter, softened
5 c confectioners' sugar
1/2 c sour cream
1 tsp coconut extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350*F. Spray 3 (9-inch) cake pans with nonstick baking spray with flour. 2. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, vanilla, and coconut extract at medium speed with a mixer until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. 3. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture alternately with coconut milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture, beating just until combined after each addition. Spoon batter into prepared pans. 4. Bake for 20-24 minutes or until a a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks. 5. cut each layer in half horizontally. Spread Mango filling between layers. Spread Coconut Frosting on top and sides of cake. Garnish with coconut flakes and macadamia nuts, if desired. Store cake, covered, in refrigerator up to 3 days Mango filling 1. In the top of a double boiler, whisk mango nectar and egg yolks until smooth. Add sugar, whisking until combined. Place over simmering water, and cook for 15-20 minutes or until thickened. Gradually whisk in butter until melted. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours. Coconut Frosting Makes about 4 cups 1. In a large bowl, beat butter with a mixer until creamy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth. Add sour cream and coconut extract, beating until combined. How to Split cake layers 1. Freeze completely cooled cake layers for 15 minutes. 2. Place one cake layer on a Lazy Susan or turntable for easier cutting. 3. Insert wooden picks around side of cake to mark desired height, or mark by making a shallow cut with a paring knife. 4. Gently press down on cake to hold it in place. Using markers as guides, split cake with a serrated knife, cutting with a back and forth sawing motion.

Razeen Hussain Shukoor
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Overall, this cake was a big hit! It was moist, flavorful, and the mango filling was a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.


NAVY KING MUSIC
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This cake was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more milk or buttermilk to the batter next time.


Shadhin Shanto
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved this cake. The mango filling is what really makes it special. I would definitely make this again.


Nasrullah Ullah
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This cake was very time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and beautiful cake that was perfect for my daughter's birthday party.


Josh Sur
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the frosting next time.


Reiaz Ahmed
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This cake was very easy to make and it turned out great. The flavors were perfect and the cake was moist and fluffy.


Betsy BASKIN
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best coconut cake he's ever had.


jaqi jahkey
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This cake was delicious! The coconut and mango flavors were a perfect combination. I would definitely make this again.


Showkhin TV
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This cake was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more milk or buttermilk to the batter next time.


Bailee Bard
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved this cake. The mango filling is what really makes it special. I would definitely make this again.


Liaqut Ali
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and beautiful cake that's perfect for any occasion.


Mian Asad Akram
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the mango filling was a nice surprise.


Gloria Joan
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This is the best coconut cake I've ever had! The mango filling is a perfect addition, and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


rhonda Debose
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I love coconut and mango, so I knew I had to try this cake. It didn't disappoint! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Ibrahim mia
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This cake was a big hit at my daughter's birthday party. It was so moist and flavorful, and the mango filling was a perfect complement to the coconut cake.


andrew wright
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The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The mango filling was a nice touch, and the cake was very moist. I would definitely make this again.


Mehrab Sahab
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the frosting next time.


Goja Videos Michaelis GVM
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love the unique flavor combination of coconut and mango. It's also a very easy cake to make, which is always a bonus.


karma sherpa
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This coconut cake with mango filling is a tropical dream! The flavors and textures are perfectly balanced, and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.