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How to make Coconut Cake Recipe Southern Living
Ingredients:
- 1 (18.25 ounce) box of yellow cake mix
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter,
- softened 2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
Preparation:
1. preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter and flour.
2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, butter, and sugar until crumbly with the paddle attachment of a food processor.
3. Mix eggs, mayonnaise, and coconut in another large bowl. Add to the cake mixture and stir until moistened. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
5. For the frosting, cream together butter and cream cheese until fluffy with an electric mixer (can be done by hand).
Add vanilla and mix until well combined. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth, then whip in heavy cream.
6. Frost cooled cake and serve.
Nutritional Value:
| Nutrition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 535 |
| Calories from Fat | 86%) |
| Total Fat | 535 |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Cholesterol | 117 mg |
| Sodium | 810 mg |
| Potassium | 134 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 80 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g |
| Protein | 4.3 |
Health Benefits of Coconut Cake Recipe Southern Living
We love Coconut Cake Recipe Southern Living because it’s a delicious and simple cake for any time! It’s also loaded with coconut, which is one of the healthiest foods on the planet.
Coconut has been touted as a replacement for dairy products because it contains healthy fats that aid in digestion and keep you feeling full longer.
It also contains essential vitamins and minerals such as thiamin B-1, riboflavin B-2, niacin B-3, B-6, potassium, calcium, and phosphorus.
Best 7 Preparation of Coconut Cake Recipe Southern Living
1. preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
2. Prepare a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter and flour
3. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, butter, and sugar until crumbly with the paddle attachment of a food processor.
4. In another large bowl, mix eggs, mayonnaise, and coconut. Add to the cake mixture and stir until moistened. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove a wire rack to cool completely.
6. For the frosting, cream together butter and cream cheese until fluffy with an electric mixer (can be done by hand).
Add vanilla and mix until well combined. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth, then whip in heavy cream.
7. Frost cooled cake and serve.
Can I Freeze It?
Coconut Cake Recipe Southern Living freezes well. Wrap individual slices in plastic wrap or place the whole cake in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for 2-3 hours before serving.
Is It Healthy?
It also contains essential vitamins and minerals such as thiamin B-1, riboflavin B-2, niacin B-3, B-6, potassium, calcium, and phosphorus.
Can I Pre-Mix It with a Food Processor?
Yes, Coconut Cake Recipe Southern Living can be made using a food processor. The only advantage to using one is that it’s much faster. If you don’t mind the time, you will get even better results.
Feel free to use your favorite vanilla cake mix, or make your own from scratch (instructions are provided below).
Can I Use Other Flours?
Yes, this cake also works well with whole-wheat or 1 cup bleached all-purpose flour. It’s best to use white sugar instead of granulated sugar
since the type of sugar used for baking makes a huge difference in the taste. You can also change the mayonnaise to make this recipe completely your own.
Is It Gluten-Free?
Yes, this recipe is gluten-free. Unlike much of the popular cake recipes in the South, Coconut Cake Recipe Southern Living is not a crumb cake. It’s more of a fluffy, rich butter cake with a hint of coconut taste.
Can I Substitute Oil for Butter?
Because this recipe calls for softened butter to be incorporated into the batter before baking, substituting oil for that portion will result in a runny cake.
Conclusion
This Coconut Cake Recipe Southern Living is very easy to make and is loaded with the goodness of coconut. It’s a delicious and simple cake that tastes great, served hot or cold.
Use it as a base for other flavors by adding different fruit purees, cream cheese frosting, or flavored frosting. You could also use it to “top” a cake or cupcakes.