Description
This Coconut Pecan Cake is rich, moist, and packed with flavor, perfect for any celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup salted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup whole buttermilk
- 14 oz sweetened flaked coconut (divided)
- 1 1/2 cups pecan pieces (toasted, divided)
- 2 8 oz blocks cream cheese (softened at room temperature)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 lbs powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- reserved coconut (toasted)
- 1/2 cup reserved toasted pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together salted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in vanilla extract, almond extract, and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in sweetened flaked coconut (7 oz) and toasted pecan pieces (3/4 cup).
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until fluffy.
- Spread frosting between the cooled cake layers, then frost the top and sides.
- Finally, sprinkle the reserved toasted coconut and reserved toasted pecans on top.
Notes
- This cake is best served at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg