A rich, moist, and decadent layered cake with pecans, coconut, and luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Cake Layers
| Ingredient | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 3 cups | |
| Granulated sugar | 2 cups | |
| Baking soda | 1 tsp | |
| Baking powder | 1 tsp | |
| Salt | ½ tsp | |
| Unsalted butter | 1 cup | Softened |
| Buttermilk | 1½ cups | Room temperature |
| Large eggs | 5 | Separated, room temperature |
| Vanilla extract | 2 tsp | |
| Almond extract | 1 tsp | |
| Sweetened shredded coconut | 1½ cups | |
| Pecans | 1½ cups | Toasted and chopped |
| Cream of tartar | ¼ tsp |
Cream Cheese Frosting
| Ingredient | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cream cheese | 24 oz | Softened |
| Unsalted butter | 1½ cups | Softened |
| Vanilla extract | 2 tsp | |
| Almond extract | 1 tsp | |
| Powdered sugar | 9 cups | |
| Salt | ¼ tsp |
Decoration
| Ingredient | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pecans | 1 cup | Toasted and finely chopped |
| Coconut | 1 cup | Toasted |
| Pecan halves | As needed | For decoration |
Instructions
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