Pink Cherry Coconut Cake Recipe

Indulge in this stunning three-layer Pink Cherry Coconut Cake! Inspired by a beloved riverside teahouse cookbook, this recipe boasts a delicate coconut flavor, crunchy pecans, and the bright sweetness of maraschino cherries. We've lightened up the original recipe by reducing the oil for a healthier twist, without compromising on that amazing taste. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this show-stopping dessert!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 443.7 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pink Cherry Coconut Cake

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How to Make Pink Cherry Coconut Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and oil, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in the shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and maraschino cherries.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the pink icing (recipe not included in this JSON, but can be easily found with a web search for 'pink buttercream frosting').
  11. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the layers and the top of the cake with the pink icing.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

229g

Fat

41g

Carbs

21g

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