Coconut Cherry Bliss: Moist and Festive Snack Cakes
Wonderful Coconut-Cherry Snack Cake Recipe
Overview:
These Wonderful Coconut-Cherry Snack Cakes are a delightful treat bursting with flavors! They boast a moist texture reminiscent of fruitcake, making them perfect for any occasion, not just the holidays. The combination of coconut, nuts, and cherries creates a festive and indulgent dessert that you’ll want to enjoy year-round. Plus, this recipe yields two cakes, so you can share the joy or keep both for yourself!
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 2 13×9 inch cakes
- Calories: 4037.8
- Fat Content: 205g
- Saturated Fat Content: 106.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 1000.5mg
- Sodium Content: 1296.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 518.3g
- Fiber Content: 14.7g
- Sugar Content: 374.8g
- Protein Content: 48.5g
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantities |
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| Butter | 1 1/2 cups |
| Sugar | 3 cups |
| Eggs | 6 |
| Vanilla Extract | 2 tsp |
| Flour | 1 cup |
| Flaked Coconut | 2 3/4 cups |
| Walnuts | 1 cup |
| Pecans | 1 cup |
| Maraschino Cherries | 1 jar (drained) |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
- Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Prepare Pans:
- Grease TWO 13″ x 9″ baking pans.
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Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add Eggs:
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Incorporate Vanilla Extract:
- Beat in the vanilla extract until well combined.
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Incorporate Flour:
- Gradually add the flour to the mixture, beating until blended.
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Fold in Coconut, Nuts, and Cherries:
- Gently fold in the flaked coconut, walnuts, pecans, and maraschino cherries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Divide Batter:
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared baking pans.
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Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cakes are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool:
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans on wire racks.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once cooled, slice and serve these Wonderful Coconut-Cherry Snack Cakes for a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion!
These moist and flavorful cakes are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Whether you’re indulging in them yourself or sharing with loved ones, they’re guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth 🍰. So why wait? Get baking and enjoy the wonderful flavors of coconut, nuts, and cherries in every bite!
