Texas Tornado Cake: Irresistibly Moist and Full of Flavor!
A deliciously moist cake that combines flavors of pineapple, coconut, and pecans with a rich cream cheese frosting, embodying the essence of Texas comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add oil, eggs, and crushed pineapple to the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Stir in coconut and pecans until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider toasting the pecans before adding them to the batter.
- This cake pairs well with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Texas Tornado Cake, moist cake, pineapple cake, coconut cake
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