Coconut Cake Recipe

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Coconut Cake
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Directions:

  1. For Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease & flour 3 (9-inch) rd baking pans. Prepare cake mix according to pkg directions, adding 3/4 tsp coconut extract.
  3. Pour batter into prepared pans & bake according to pkg directions, but baking time should be reduced due to dividing the batter into 3 separate pans. Cool 10 min, remove from pans & cool completely on wire racks.
  4. For Coconut Buttercream Frosting:.
  5. In a sml mixer bowl, combine sugar & egg whites. Place over simmering water, but do not allow water temp to exceed 120 degrees.
  6. Whisk whites till sugar is dissolved & remove from heat. Beat at high-speed till stiff peaks form & mixture has cooled.
  7. Using med-speed, gradually beat in butter + vanilla & cont beating till mixture is smooth & fluffy. Fold in 2 tsp coconut extract. Remove about 2 tbsp & put aside to use for garnish.
  8. To Decorate Cake:.
  9. Place 1 cake layer on serving plate. Spread w/buttercream frosting & repeat process w/2nd cake layer. Top w/3rd cake layer. Spread remaining buttercream frosting on sides & top of cake.
  10. Drizzle melted chocolate over top of cake.
  11. Crush 8 vanilla wafers, combine w/8 oz shredded/toasted coconut & coat sides of cake w/mixture.
  12. Using the reserved buttercream frosting, pipe 12 sml rosettes on top of cake just inside the edges. Crush last 4 vanilla wafers & lightly sprinkle a dusting of crumbs atop ea rosette. Refrigerate till ready to cut & serve.
  13. NOTE: Except for a cpl of minor chgs, I pretty much entered this recipe as written ~ but I have to admit I would be sorely tempted to use my favorite non-cook buttercream frosting recipe & get on w/decorating the cake as directed. I enjoy taking extra care for recipes, but I allow my practical side to overrule such time extravagances. :-).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 702.06 Kcal (2939 kJ)
Calories from fat 518.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 57.61g 89%
Cholesterol 85.42mg 28%
Sodium 102.49mg 4%
Potassium 316.56mg 7%
Total Carbs 48.61g 16%
Sugars 25.35g 101%
Dietary Fiber 1.34g 5%
Protein 4.82g 10%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 40.4mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 537.06 Kcal (2249 kJ)
Calories from fat 396.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.07g 89%
Cholesterol 65.35mg 28%
Sodium 78.4mg 4%
Potassium 242.16mg 7%
Total Carbs 37.18g 16%
Sugars 19.39g 101%
Dietary Fiber 1.03g 5%
Protein 3.69g 10%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 13%
Iron 1.5mg 11%
Calcium 30.9mg 4%

* 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

  • 18.6
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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