Vanilla Wafer Coconut Cake

Name: Vanilla Wafer Coconut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 12-16 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 6 large eggs; 1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers, crushed; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut; 1 cup chopped pecans; Whipped cream or ice cream, optional

This cake recipe, which came from my mother in Alabama, contains no flour—but it's delicious!

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
6 large eggs
1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers, crushed
1/2 cup whole milk
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
Whipped cream or ice cream, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each until light and fluffy. Add wafers to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fold in coconut and nuts.
Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan with a removable bottom. Bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours, testing after 1 hour. Cool on wire rack 15 minutes before removing from pan. Cool completely. If desired, garnish with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 418 calories, 25g fat (12g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 233mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Reviews

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chrismmcmaine

Mar 9, 2012

A DELICIOUS, OLD-FASHIONED TASTING CAKE. WORTH THE EFFORT. I PUT A BASIC DRIZZLE FOR LOOKS.
vennet

Mar 20, 2009

This cake looks yummy; I adore anything with coconut and can't wait until Easter to try it; it will be the star of my dinner!