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Coconut Layer Cake

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Coconut Layer Cake

Cake:

  • 1 box French vanilla cake mix
  • Ingredients listed on cake mix package for preparing batter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon coconut extract

Filling:

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1 bag (14 ounces) sweetened flaked coconut (about 5 1/3 cups), such as Baker’s Angel Flake

Frosting:

  • 4 sticks (1 lb.) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 5 to 6 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon coconut extract
  • 1 bag (7 oz.) sweetened flaked coconut (about 2 ½ cups)

Method:

For the cake: Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans. Prepare the mix according to package directions, adding the vanilla and coconut extracts to the batter. Bake as directed. Cool the layers to room temperature and then split them in half horizontally with a large serrated knife to make a total of 4 layers. For the filling: In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, sour cream and coconut. Place one cake layer on a cake plate or pedestal. Cover with one-third of the filling. Repeat twice more, ending with a cake layer that is bare on top. For the frosting: In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on high speed, beat the butter until smooth and light, about 3 minutes. Add 4 cups of the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating until smooth after each addition. Quickly beat in the vanilla and coconut extracts. The frosting will be soft. Cover the top and sides of the cake with a thin, even layer of the frosting. This thin layer is called a crumb coat and helps prevent cake crumbs from mixing into the final layer of frosting. Beat in enough of the remaining 1 to 2 cups powdered sugar to make a stiff frosting. Spread over the top and sides of the cake. Sprinkle the coconut over the top and sides of the cake, pressing lightly to help it adhere. Let sit at room temperature until the frosting sets up a bit. Place the cake in an airtight carrier or cover with foil, taking care not dislodge the coconut. Refrigerate at least 2 days, preferably 4 days, before serving.

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Getting Ready For Thanksgiving

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Coconut and chocolate is always a favorite.

Coconut Chocolate Cake

Ingredients:
1 package chocolate cake mix
1 package instant chocolate pudding mix
4 eggs
¾ cup canola oil
¾ cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling:
2 cups flaked coconut
1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
¼ teaspoon almond extract
1 can chocolate frosting

Method:
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil, water and vanilla. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour 3 cups into a greased and floured 10 inch fluted tube pan.
In a small bowl, combine the coconut, milk and extract. Drop by spoonfuls onto batter. Cover with remaining batter.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost with prepared chocolate frosting.

Yield: 12 servings

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Coconut Cream Torte

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If you love coconut, then you’ll love this torte.

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Coconut Cream Torte

Ingredients:

  • 1 package butter recipe golden cake mix
  • 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
  • 1 package (10 ounces) flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • ½ cup sugar
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What a divine cake!

Directions:

Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour into three greased and floured 9 inch round baking pans.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 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.

In a large bowl, combine sour cream, coconut, pecans and sugar. Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with a third of the sour cream mixture. Repeat layers twice. Store in the refrigerator.

Yield: 12-16 servings

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Coconut Lime Bars- Sweet Treat Saturday

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A delightful refreshing cookie bar for this time of the year!

Coconut Lime Bars
Coconut Lime Bars

Ingredients:

  • 1 package white cake mix
  • 1 cup toasted coconut, plus additional for garnish
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 package cream cheese, softened
  • grated peel and juice of 3 limes
  • 3 eggs

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 13×9 inch baking pan with foil, allowing 2 inch overhang around all sides
  2. Combine cake mix, 1 cup coconut and butter in large bowl until crumbly. Press mixture into bottom of prepared baking pan. Bake 12 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. Beat sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese, lime peel and juice in another large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until well blended. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until well blended. Spread mixture evenly over crust.
  4. Bake 20 minutes or until center is set and edges are lightly browned. Garnish with additional coconut. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Remove foil; cut into bars.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!

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