granny's peter paul cake

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Jackson, TN
Updated on Jan 9, 2017

My grandmother made this cake for any holiday. My father and I loved it. I added a few ingredients to make it a little more moist. When I think of comfort foods, I think of this cake.

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Ingredients

  • 1 box devil's food cake mix
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 box chocolate pudding instant
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • CENTER FILLING AND SIDES ICING
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 bag large marshmellows
  • 1 bag shredded coconut
  • TOP COVER ICING
  • 1 stick butter
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • 1 bag powdered sugar

How To Make granny's peter paul cake

  • Step 1
    Mix the first 5 ingredients for the cake, don't over mix. Pour into 3 round cake pans, that have been prepared with oil and flour. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees, depending on your oven.
  • Step 2
    For the filling: In a saucepan stir sugar, marsh mellows and milk, until melted. Remove from heat, add coconut. Put a thick layer between the layers (Ice while cakes are still warm). Reserve the rest for the sides of the cake.
  • Step 3
    In another saucepan bring butter, milk and cocoa to a boil. Add vanilla and powered sugar, mix well. Then add the nuts. Spread over the top of the cake quickly, it is very thick (like fudge). I let some fall down the sides too. Then spread the remaining coconut icing around the sides.

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

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