Best Cream Cheese Coconut Pecan Pound Cake W Brown Sugar Praline Gla Recipes

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COCONUT PECAN CAKE



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Delicious coconut pecan cake with cream cheese toasted coconut frosting. Fruitcake

Provided by cookie

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (18.25 ounce) package moist white cake mix
1 ¼ cups water
4 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
2 cups shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups shredded coconut
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 teaspoons milk
3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees). Grease and flour two 8 inch round pans or one 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, blend cake mix with the water, eggs, and oil. Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed for 4 minutes. Stir in 2 cups coconut and nuts. Pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 35 minutes, or until done. Cool completely.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine in a skillet. Add 2 cups coconut, and stir constantly over low heat until golden brown. Spread toasted coconut on absorbent paper towel to cool.
  • Cream 2 tablespoons butter or margarine with softened cream cheese. Add milk and sugar alternately, beating well. Add vanilla, and stir in 1 3/4 cups of the toasted coconut. Ice the cake, and sprinkle with remaining coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55.3 g, Cholesterol 61.8 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 306.2 mg, Sugar 44.8 g

COCONUT CREAM POUND CAKE



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A moist coconut pound cake, a crowd pleaser. I use this recipe for making wedding cake layers.

Provided by Connie Bridges Mallard

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Wedding Cake Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 cups white sugar
6 eggs
1 teaspoon coconut extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until well blended. Add sugar, and beat until light and fluffy. Blend in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the coconut extract. Mix in flour and baking powder until just moistened, then stir in coconut. Spoon batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.7 calories, Carbohydrate 60.7 g, Cholesterol 115.7 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 191.5 mg, Sugar 41.1 g

CREAM CHEESE COCONUT PECAN POUND CAKE



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Bake in a non-fluted tube pan for a very classic look. This is one of Southern Living's Show Stopping Cakes.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup Bourbon
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup shredded coconut
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon milk, if necessary

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until the yellow disappears.
  • Sift together 3 cups flour and 1/2 teaspoons salt; add to butter mixture alternately with bourbon, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat batter at low speed until blended after each additioin. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, toasted pecans, and shredded coconut. Pour batter into a greased and floured 12 cup tube pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 35 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rach 10-15 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.
  • Stir together 2 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoons vanilla until smooth, adding another 1 tbsp milk, if necessary, for desired consistency.
  • Place completely cooled cake on serving place or cake stand; spoon glaze evenly over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 951.4, Fat 48.6, SaturatedFat 25.7, Cholesterol 225.9, Sodium 437.9, Carbohydrate 117.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 86.4, Protein 11

CREAM CHEESE COCONUT PECAN POUND CAKE



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Another incredible cake from Southern Living (December 2004). Top the cooled cake with sifted powdered sugar or a simple frosting glaze, and maybe a little extra coconut and pecans.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 cups sugar
6 eggs
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1/2 cup coconut, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F
  • Grease and flour a 12 cup tube or bundt pan.
  • Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
  • Gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until the yellow yolk disappears.
  • Sift together flour and salt; add to butter mixture.
  • Beat batter at low speed just until blended after each addition.
  • Stir in vanilla, pecans, and coconut.
  • Pour batter into a greased and floured 12-cup tube pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.1, Fat 41.2, SaturatedFat 22.1, Cholesterol 187.6, Sodium 353.3, Carbohydrate 76.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 51, Protein 9.1

CREAM CHEESE COCONUT-PECAN POUND CAKE W/ BROWN SUGAR-PRALINE GLA



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From Southern Living. The bourbon is wonderful, but you may substitute an equal amount of milk, if desired. I've given an alternate recipe for Powdered Sugar Glaze.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup Bourbon (can substitute equal amount of milk)
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon light corn syrup
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
3 -4 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • FOR THE CAKE:.
  • Preheat oven 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 10" (12-cup) tube pan.
  • Bake pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet 5 - 7 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant. (This can be done in a microwave-safe plate in 1 minute increments until the nuts are 'roasted'. Stir every minute for about 3 - 4 minutes total, allowing to sit 5 minutes.).
  • Beat softened butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until yellow dissappears after each addition.
  • Sift together flour and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with bourbon, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition. Stir in coconut, vanilla and toasted pecans. Pour into a prepared tube pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 35 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 - 15 minutes. Remove from pan to wire rack; cool completely (about 1 hour). Invert completely cooled pound cake onto a serving plate or cake stand; spoon either Brown Sugar-Praline Glaze or Powdered Sugar Glaze over the top.
  • BROWN SUGAR-PRALINE GLAZE.
  • Melt butter in a 1 quart saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in brown sugar and corn syrup; cook 1 minute. Add powdered sugar, milk and vanilla; whisk until creamy (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat and immediately pour all glazing mixture over cooled cake in a circular motion. Cut cake with a serrated knife. Makes 1 cup.
  • ALTERNATE POWDERED SUGAR GLAZE.
  • Stir together powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth, stirring in up to 1 tablespoon additional milk, if necessary, for desired consistency. Pour all glazing mixture over cooled cake. Makes 1 cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 922.7, Fat 44.4, SaturatedFat 23.9, Cholesterol 198.6, Sodium 396.9, Carbohydrate 122.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 95.7, Protein 9.2

COCONUT PECAN POUND CAKE



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Make and share this Coconut Pecan Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
1 1/4 cups sugar
4 eggs, beaten
8 ounces sour cream
2/3 cup orange juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup grated coconut, lightly toasted
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon butter (melted)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Combine dry ingredients.
  • Add liquid ingredients.
  • Beat to blend well.
  • Fold in pecans and coconut.
  • Pour batter into greased and floured bundt pan.
  • Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until tests done.
  • Let cake cool 10 minutes before removing from pan.
  • Pour glaze over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.7, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 57.1, Sodium 337.9, Carbohydrate 57.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 44.5, Protein 4.3

COCONUT PECAN CAKE



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This deliciously different cake won Best of Show when I entered it in the Laramie County Fair. Syrup poured over the hot cake makes the outside crusty and soaks into enhance the flavor.&emdash;Virginia Price, Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups sugar, divided
1 cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons coconut extract, divided
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, 2 cups sugar, oil and 2 teaspoons extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture alternately with buttermilk just until moistened. stir in coconut and pecans. , Spoon into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the water, butter and remaining sugar. Bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; add remaining extract. , Slowly pour hot syrup over hot cake. Cool in pan for 4 hours before removing to a serving plate. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 calories, Fat 32g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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