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mrs ecclis' toasted coconut cake

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Sheila Charette
@thyme4ma
Orlando, FL

My friends mother gave my this recipe 35+ years ago. Still my favorite!

(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 45 Min
cook time 35 Min

Ingredients For mrs ecclis' toasted coconut cake

  • FOR CAKE
  • 1 box
    yellow cake mix
  • 1 box
    instant vanilla pudding-4 oz box
  • 1 1/3 c
    water
  • 1/4 c
    vegetable oil
  • 4 lg
    eggs
  • 2 c
    angel flake coconut
  • 1 c
    chopped walnuts or pecans
  • FOR FROSTING:
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 c
    angel flake coconut
  • 1-8oz pkg
    cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tsp
    milk
  • 3 1/2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp
    pure vanilla extract

How To Make mrs ecclis' toasted coconut cake

  • 1
    Blend cake mix, pudding mix, water, eggs and oil in a large mixing bowl. Stir in nuts and 2 cups of coconut flakes.
  • 2
    Pour in to 3 prepared cake pans.
  • 3
    Bake @ 350f for 30-35 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. Cool in pans for 15 minutes, then remove from pans and finish cooling on racks.
  • 4
    Meanwhile prepare frosting.
  • 5
    Take 2 tablespoons of butter and melt in a skillet at very low heat. Add coconut and stirring constantly until golden brown. Spread on paper towels to cool.
  • 6
    Cream together 2 tablespoons of butter with cream cheese. Add milk and sugar alternately. Beat well.
  • 7
    Add vanilla extract and stir in 1 3/4 cups of coconut.
  • 8
    Frost cake and sprinkle with remaining coconut.
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