Friday, September 23, 2011

COCONUT GLAZED COCKTAIL FRUIT CAKE










COCONUT GLAZED COCKTAIL FRUIT CAKE

COCONUT RECIPES INGREDIENTS
Cake Batter:
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups cocktail fruit mix from can, drained (28 oz can)
  • 4 whole eggs
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
Coconut Glaze:
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup dry flaked coconut

COCONUT RECIPES INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven at 350°F.
Open can of cocktail fruit mix and drain juice,(you can drink it or use it for something else, because you won't need it for this recipe). Measure 2 cups of cocktail fruit and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, hand beat sugar and eggs for about 5 minutes, then add cocktail fruit and stir. Slowly add flour and baking soda and keep stiring.

Grease and flour cake pan (use butter to grease pan). Pour batter into pan and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. You can use the toothpick readiness test. Insert toothpick into centre of cake, if
when you pull it out it is wet the cake is not ready. but if the toothpick is dry, your cake is done.
Remove cake from the oven and allow to cool while the glaze is prepared.

Making the Glaze:

Put all ingredients for the glaze into a saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. When it comes to almost a boil, remove from heat and stir well for several minutes, then pour and spread glaze evenly on cake...enjoy the coconut fruit cake recipe !
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Saturday, December 13, 2008

PINEAPPLE COCONUT CAKE













PINEAPPLE COCONUT CAKE .... a great coconut cake recipe to try !

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 yellow or white cake mix
  • 2 whole eggs & 1 egg white
  • 1 lg. can crushed pineapple with syrup
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1 c. pecans, chopped (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Beat together cake mix, pineapple and eggs. Pour into greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Sprinkle brown sugar and pecans on top. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. While cake is baking, prepare frosting.

FROSTING:
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 sm. can evaporated milk
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. flaked coconut
Combine first 4 ingredients in saucepan and boil slowly 5 minutes. Remove and add vanilla and coconut. Pour over cake while both are hot. The coconut cake recipe is ready to serve...amazing ! Enjoy !

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MOIST AND CREAMY COCONUT CAKE

MOIST AND CREAMY COCONUT CAKE ..a nice coconut cake recipe !

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 pkg. yellow cake mix
  • 1 1/2 c. milk
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 c. coconut
  • 3 1/2 c. (8 oz.) Cool Whip
INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare cake according to directions in a 13x9 pan. Cool 15 minutes.
Poke 100 holes in cake with fork. Meanwhile, combine milk, sugar and 1/2 cup coconut in saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 minute. Carefully spoon over cake allowing it to soak in. Cool completely.
Fold 1/2 cup coconut into Cool Whip and spread over cake. Sprinkle with rest of coconut. Chill overnight. Keep in refrigerator. The coconut cake recipe is ready to serve....enjoy !
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ICEBOX COCONUT CAKE

ICEBOX COCONUT CAKE ...a nice coconut cake recipe to try !

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 1 (15 oz.) can cream of coconut
  • 1 can angel flake coconut (can be frozen)
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (9 oz.) container whipped topping
INSTRUCTIONS
Mix cake mix according to package directions; bake in a 9 x 13 inch pan at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Punch holes with toothpick all over surface of warm cake. Mix cream of coconut and condensed milk together. Spoon over cake. Sprinkle with coconut. Spread whipped topping over cake (or reverse and top first with whipped topping, then coconut). Keep refrigerated. The coconut cake recipe is ready to serve....enjoy the cake !
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HEAVENLY COCONUT CAKE

HEAVENLY COCONUT CAKE RECIPES....try it out !

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 sm. box instant pudding (vanilla)
  • 1/2 c. cooking oil
  • 1 tsp. vanilla (optional)
  • 1/3 c. flaked coconut
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1/2 c. cream of coconut
  • 1/2 c. walnuts
SAUCE:
  • 4 oz. butter
  • 1/3 c. sugar
  • 2 tbsp. cream of coconut
INSTRUCTIONS
Beat 2 minutes cake mix, pudding, eggs, water, oil, cream of coconut and vanilla. Sprinkle nuts and coconut in greased floured tube pan.
Pour the batter into the pan. Bake about 1 hour in oven preheated to 325 degrees.
Remove cake and punch holes in hot cake. Pour half of sauce over cake. Let cake cool; turn onto rack and pour on remaining sauce.
Sprinkle with coconut. The coconut cake recipe is ready to serve....nice one !

COCONUT SAUCE: Boil butter, sugar and water for 1 minute. Remove from heat and mix in cream of coconut.
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