Here’s the construction for your Easy Coconut Pecan Cake:
Ingredients:
- 1 box of yellow cake mix
- 1 container of coconut pecan frosting
- ⅔ cup oil
- 1 cup water
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup pecans, finely chopped
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven:
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish or two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Mix the batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, oil, water, and eggs.
- Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to medium speed and beat for 2 minutes until smooth.
- Incorporate the frosting and pecans:
- Stir in the container of coconut pecan frosting and the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter:
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish or pans, spreading it evenly.
- Bake:
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- If using round pans, check at 25-30 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Cool:
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional topping:
- You can top with extra pecans or a drizzle of caramel sauce for added flavor.
Enjoy your moist and rich Coconut Pecan Cake! This recipe is easy to make, thanks to the cake mix shortcut, with a nutty twist from the frosting and pecans.