Macaroon Cake

Prep: 30 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist, coconut-flavored cake with a tender crumb and toasted coconut topping, perfect for celebrations or dessert lovers seeking a rich, textured treat.

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Ingredients

  • 6 eggs, separated
  • 1 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 3 cups sifted Martha White all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 2/3 cups flaked coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan; set aside.
  3. Place egg whites in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Beat at high speed of electric mixer until soft peaks form; set aside.
  5. Combine egg yolks, vegetable shortening, and butter in a separate mixing bowl.
  6. Beat until light and fluffy.
  7. Beat in almond and coconut extracts, alternately beat in sifted flour and milk, beginning and ending with flour.
  8. Add flaked coconut; blend well.
  9. Gently fold in egg whites with a rubber spatula until blended.
  10. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  11. Bake in preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Turn out onto wire rack to cool completely.
  13. Decorate with toasted coconut and confectioners' sugar before serving, if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

881 kcal 44% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.3g 15% DV
Total Fat 62.6g 80% DV
Carbs 73.9g 27% DV
Fiber 3g 11% DV
Sugar 11.6g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9847.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 370mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 155mg 52% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 178.8mg 14% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV

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

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