Coconut Pecan Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A rich and flavorful coconut pecan cake featuring a moist crumb infused with warm spices, toasted coconut, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for celebrations or special occasions, its decadent cream cheese frosting adds a luscious finish that will delight coconut and nut lovers alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flaked coconut
  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup softened butter
  • 1 (16 oz) package powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Combine vegetable oil, brown sugar, and sugar; beat well.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, beating well.
  5. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla extract.
  6. Fold in 1 cup of shredded coconut and 1 cup chopped pecans.
  7. Pour batter into two greased 9-inch cake pans.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow cakes to cool before frosting.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1440 kcal 72% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.2g 26% DV
Total Fat 89.8g 100% DV
Carbs 138.6g 50% DV
Fiber 10.8g 39% DV
Sugar 62.2g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16978mg 100% DV
Potassium 656mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 179.5mg 60% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 309.8mcg 34% DV
Vitamin C 10.3mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 257.3mg 20% DV
Iron 4.6mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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