Coconut Pecan Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g)
• Sugar: 1 1/2 cups (300g)
• Baking powder: 2 teaspoons (10g)
• Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
• Eggs: 3 large
• Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks or 227g), softened
• Milk: 1 cup (250ml)
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
• Sweetened shredded coconut: 1 cup (100g)
• Chopped pecans: 1 cup (100g)

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 30-35 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined.
5. Stir in coconut and pecans. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow cake to cool completely before frosting.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per slice
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and flavorful
• Filled with coconut and pecans
• Perfect for any special occasion

User Comments:

• "This cake is absolutely delicious! The coconut and pecans add such a wonderful flavor."
• "I made this cake for my family reunion and everyone loved it."
• "This is the best coconut pecan cake I've ever had."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use high-quality butter and eggs for the best flavor.
• Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
• Allow cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.