Coconut Layer Cake

Coconut Layer Cake
Coconut Layer Cake is a dessert that serves 16. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 473 calories, 5g of protein, and 20g of fat. If you have baking soda, pecans, pecan, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Instructions

1
Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add egg yolks and beat well. Stir in vanilla.
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3
Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
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Add coconut and pecans. In a small bowl and with clean beaters, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; gently fold into batter.
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5
Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans.
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Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
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For frosting, beat cream cheese, sugar, butter and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
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8
Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake.
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Sprinkle with coconut; garnish with pecans. Store in the refrigerator.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 10 m.
Servings16
Health Score1
Dish TypesDessert
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