Buttermilk White Cake with Coconut
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

This moist, tender layer cake enveloped in a fluffy frosting sprinkled with coconut might be a new favorite dessert recipe for your family.


Buttermilk White Cake with Coconut


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Prep Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
Servings: Makes 16 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 4    egg whitesOn Sale
  • 2  cups  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  cups  sugarOn Sale
  • 2  tsp.  baking powderOn Sale
  • 1/2  tsp.  saltOn Sale
  • 1/4  tsp.  baking sodaOn Sale
  • 1  cup  buttermilk or sour milk*On Sale
  • 1/2  cup  shorteningOn Sale
  • 2  tsp.  vanillaOn Sale
  • 1  recipe  Buttercream FrostingOn Sale
  • 2  cups  coconut chips or flaked coconutOn Sale
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Directions
1.
Let egg whites stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans; set aside.
2.
In large mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Add buttermilk, shortening, and vanilla; beat on low until combined. Beat on medium 2 minutes more, scraping bowl. Add egg whites; beat 2 minutes more. (Batter will appear curdled.)
3.
Spread in pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched and wooden pick inserted near centers comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely.
4.
Prepare Buttercream Frosting. Place layer flat side down on plate; spread top with some of the frosting. Stack second layer flat side down; frost top and sides. Sprinkle coconut. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate. Makes 16 servings.
5.
Buttercream Frosting: In 4-quart mixing bowl beat 3/4 cup softened butter on medium until smooth. Gradually beat in 3 cups powdered sugar to combine. Beat in 1/4 cup buttermilk or milk and 2 tsp. vanilla. Gradually beat in enough additional powdered sugar (3-1/4-3-3/4 cups) to make of spreading consistency.
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*Sour Milk: Pour 1 Tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar in 1-cup glass measure; add milk to equal 1 cup. Let stand 5 minutes.
Nutrition information
Calories 529, Total Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 258 mg, Carbohydrate 85 g, Total Sugar 71 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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