Description
A delicious Coconut Pecan Buttermilk Cake topped with a rich coconut pecan frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (90 g) shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup (120 g) chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan or two 9-inch round pans.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in vanilla, shredded coconut, and toasted pecans.
- Pour batter into prepared pan(s).
- Bake 35–40 minutes for 9×13, or 25–30 minutes for rounds, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in brown sugar and milk, cooking until mixture comes to a gentle boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
- Let cool slightly until thickened but still spreadable.
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake (either in the pan or on layered rounds).
- Garnish with extra pecans or toasted coconut if desired.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- To toast pecans, bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 8-10 minutes.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg