Buttermilk-Coconut Cake Recipe

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Buttermilk-Coconut Cake
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 7 3/4 cups powdered sugar , sifted
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla

Directions:

  1. Grease and flour two 8-inch or 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°.
  3. In medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and baking soda.
  4. In another bowl, beat the shortening and butter with mixer for about 30 seconds, or until softened.
  5. Add the sugar and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
  6. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
  7. Add the egg whites and beat until smooth (about 2 minutes).
  8. Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately, beating on low speed after each addition just until mixture is combined.
  9. Put in prepared pans and bake at 375° for 25 to 30 minutes or until done when tested with toothpick.
  10. Cool on wire racks for 10 minutes.
  11. Remove from pans to cool completely on wire racks.
  12. For frosting: In small bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter until light.
  13. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating well.
  14. Beat in milk and vanilla.
  15. Gradually beat in 3 3/4 to 4 cups more powdered sugar until frosting is right consistency for spreading (makes 3 cups frosting) Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides.
  16. Sprinkle top and sides with coconut.
  17. Note: If you don't have buttermilk you can substitute by combining 1 tablespoon lemon juice and enough milk to make 1 cup.
  18. Let stand for 5 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 6947.28 Kcal (29087 kJ)
Calories from fat 3120.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 346.75g 533%
Cholesterol 98.65mg 33%
Sodium 6965.58mg 290%
Potassium 14827.99mg 315%
Total Carbs 903.97g 301%
Sugars 556.69g 2227%
Dietary Fiber 2.88g 12%
Protein 74.67g 149%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 1.2mg 6%
Calcium 637.5mg 64%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 453.55 Kcal (1899 kJ)
Calories from fat 203.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.64g 533%
Cholesterol 6.44mg 33%
Sodium 454.74mg 290%
Potassium 968.04mg 315%
Total Carbs 59.02g 301%
Sugars 36.34g 2227%
Dietary Fiber 0.19g 12%
Protein 4.88g 149%
Iron 0.1mg 6%
Calcium 41.6mg 64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 167.3
    Points
  • 194
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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