Toasted Coconut Cake

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

A decadent toasted coconut cake featuring a moist yellow base topped with a rich caramelized coconut and pecan topping. Perfect for celebrations or a special treat, this dessert offers a delightful combination of sweetness, crunch, and toasted flavor that appeals to coconut lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 2 sticks butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 small can shredded coconut (about 1 cup)
  • 1/2 to 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Prepare the yellow cake mix according to box instructions and bake in a sheet cake pan.
  2. While the cake bakes, prepare the topping by mixing the remaining ingredients: brown sugar, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.
  3. Spread the topping over the warm cake.
  4. Return the cake to the oven and bake at 350°F (175°C) for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

682 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.3g 9% DV
Total Fat 52.7g 68% DV
Carbs 52.8g 19% DV
Fiber 5g 18% DV
Sugar 26.8g 54% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 163mg 7% DV
Potassium 241mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1.8mcg
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1% DV
Calcium 80.5mg 6% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV

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

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