coconut caramel cake

(1 RATING)
85 Pinches
Fort Mitchell, KY
Updated on Mar 16, 2012

Coconut Caramel Cake--alliteration at its best. Full of flavor, easy to make and perfect one-pan portability from picnics to potlucks--a winning combination if ever there was one! Can be served warm or at room temperature.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 12-15 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CAKE:
  • 4 - eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • FROSTING:
  • 1-1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 3/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 2 cups coconut, flaked

How To Make coconut caramel cake

  • Step 1
    In medium sized mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla for 4 minutes. Batter will thicken when mixed.
  • Step 2
    In separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to batter and mix well.
  • Step 3
    In sauce pan, bring milk and butter to boil, stirring constantly. Pour into batter and mix well.
  • Step 4
    Spray 9" X 13" pan with cooking spray. Pour batter into pan.
  • Step 5
    Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.
  • Step 6
    While cake bakes, mix all frosting ingredients together.
  • Step 7
    When cake is done, remove from oven and set oven to broil. Pour frosting over top of warm cake. Spread carefully with knife.
  • Step 8
    Return cake to oven and allow frosting to brown for approximately 3-4 minutes. Care should be taken so that frosting doesn't burn while under broiler.

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Category: Cakes
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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