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Texas Tornado Cake


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  • Author: olivia
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful dessert combining crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans, topped with rich cream cheese frosting.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, eggs, crushed pineapple, coconut, pecans, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
  4. Bake the cake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  6. Once the cake has cooled, frost it with the cream cheese frosting.
  7. Slice the cake into squares and serve.

Notes

Serve warm or cold, garnished with pecans or coconut. Pairs well with vanilla ice cream.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 330
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg