Shoe Box Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 195 min Cuisine: American

A rich, nutty layered cake made with crushed graham crackers, walnuts, pecans, and coconut, perfect for gatherings and those with a sweet tooth seeking a unique dessert.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. crushed graham crackers
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 lb. melted butter
  • 1 c. black walnuts
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 c. pecans
  • 1/2 c. coconut
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 c. milk

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients except the eggs.
  2. Add well-beaten eggs last and mix thoroughly.
  3. Line a large shoe box with wax paper and pour the mixture into it.
  4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 3 1/4 hours.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

980 kcal 49% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.4g 29% DV
Total Fat 72g 92% DV
Carbs 80.7g 29% DV
Fiber 9g 32% DV
Sugar 20g 40% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2965mg 100% DV
Potassium 630.3mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 64mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 14.6mg 16% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1778mg 100% DV
Iron 7.7mg 43% DV

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

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