Coconut Pecan Cake
Coconut Pecan Cake requires about 45 minutes from start to finish. This recipe makes 15 servings with 479 calories, 5g of protein, and 26g of fat each. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up water, coconut, cream cheese, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees). Grease and flour two 8 inch round pans or one 9 x 13 inch pan.
In a large bowl, blend cake mix with the water, eggs, and oil. Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed for 4 minutes. Stir in 2 cups coconut and nuts.
Bake for 35 minutes, or until done. Cool completely.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine in a skillet.
Add 2 cups coconut, and stir constantly over low heat until golden brown.
Spread toasted coconut on absorbent paper towel to cool.
Cream 2 tablespoons butter or margarine with softened cream cheese.
Add milk and sugar alternately, beating well.
Add vanilla, and stir in 1 3/4 cups of the toasted coconut. Ice the cake, and sprinkle with remaining coconut.