Walnut-Coconut Cake

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

A rich, moist walnut-coconut cake featuring tender layers infused with vanilla and complemented by crunchy walnuts and flaky coconut, perfect for celebrations and gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 5 eggs, separated
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
  • 1 (3 1/2 oz.) can flaked coconut

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and shortening; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
  2. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Sift dry ingredients and add alternately with the buttermilk to the batter.
  4. Stir in vanilla.
  5. Add chopped walnuts and flaked coconut, blending well.
  6. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
  7. Fold beaten egg whites into the batter gently.
  8. Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes or until done.
  10. Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting and sprinkling with chopped walnuts.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1089 kcal 54% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.8g 20% DV
Total Fat 77g 99% DV
Carbs 79.5g 29% DV
Fiber 4.4g 16% DV
Sugar 5.1g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 6960mg 100% DV
Potassium 4610mg 98% DV
Cholesterol 142.3mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 27.8mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 128mg 10% DV
Iron 4.6mg 26% DV

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

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