mrs ecclis' toasted coconut cake

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77 Pinches
Orlando, FL
Updated on Oct 18, 2011

My friends mother gave my this recipe 35+ years ago. Still my favorite!

prep time 45 Min
cook time 35 Min
method ---
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • FOR CAKE
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding-4 oz box
  • 1 1/3 cups water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups angel flake coconut
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • FOR FROSTING:
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups angel flake coconut
  • 1-8oz package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

How To Make mrs ecclis' toasted coconut cake

  • Step 1
    Blend cake mix, pudding mix, water, eggs and oil in a large mixing bowl. Stir in nuts and 2 cups of coconut flakes.
  • Step 2
    Pour in to 3 prepared cake pans.
  • Step 3
    Bake @ 350f for 30-35 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. Cool in pans for 15 minutes, then remove from pans and finish cooling on racks.
  • Step 4
    Meanwhile prepare frosting.
  • Step 5
    Take 2 tablespoons of butter and melt in a skillet at very low heat. Add coconut and stirring constantly until golden brown. Spread on paper towels to cool.
  • Step 6
    Cream together 2 tablespoons of butter with cream cheese. Add milk and sugar alternately. Beat well.
  • Step 7
    Add vanilla extract and stir in 1 3/4 cups of coconut.
  • Step 8
    Frost cake and sprinkle with remaining coconut.

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Category: Cakes
Category: Puddings
Keyword: #coconut
Keyword: #butter
Keyword: #Cream
Keyword: #cheese
Keyword: #nuts
Keyword: #mix
Keyword: #yellow

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