Coconut Layer Cake Recipe

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Coconut Layer Cake
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
308
Calories
Total time
70
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or using a hand mixer), whip the egg whites until stiff but not dry. Refrigerate.
  2. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer), cream the butter until smooth. With the mixer running, slowly add the sugar and mix. Add the vanilla, almond, or coconut extract and mix well.
  3. Sift the flour 3 times with the baking powder (this is to lighten the cakes). Add a third of the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix. Add half of the milk to the butter mixture and mix. Add another third of the flour mixture and mix. Add the remaining milk and mix. Add the remaining flour and mix until smooth. Fold in the egg whites.
  4. Cut 2 round parchment disks to fit 9-inch cake pans. Butter and flour the pans then place the parchment disks on the bottom of the pans. Divide the batter evenly between the 2 pans. Bake until firm to the touch and almost dry in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan.
  5. Make the frosting: Off the heat, combine the egg whites, cold water, sugar and cream of tartar in the top of a double boiler. Whisk until smooth. Place over boiling water and whisk constantly or beat with a hand mixer until the frosting is stiff and holds peaks (this will take about 10 to 15 minutes). Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla. Let cool, whisking often.
  6. Turn out the cakes and brush off any crumbs. Place 1 layer on a cake stand and cover it with frosting. Place the second layer top side down and press lightly. Frost the top and sides. Press coconut all over the surface of the cake and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 308.15 Kcal (1290 kJ)
Calories from fat 161.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.94g 28%
Cholesterol 30.94mg 10%
Sodium 53.06mg 2%
Potassium 344.12mg 7%
Total Carbs 35.15g 12%
Sugars 25.77g 103%
Dietary Fiber 1.02g 4%
Protein 3.8g 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 115.1mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 276.37 Kcal (1157 kJ)
Calories from fat 144.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.09g 28%
Cholesterol 27.75mg 10%
Sodium 47.58mg 2%
Potassium 308.62mg 7%
Total Carbs 31.53g 12%
Sugars 23.12g 103%
Dietary Fiber 0.91g 4%
Protein 3.41g 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 103.2mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.5
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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