Coon Hunters Cake 🍰

Description:

Coon Hunters Cake, a delightful dessert with roots in the woods of Louisiana, where hunters are known for their culinary skills. This cake is moist, flavorful, and simply irresistible, perfect for any occasion!

Overview:

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 14
Category: Dessert
Keywords: < 60 Mins, For Large Groups

Ingredients:

1 cup coconut 🥥
2 cups self-rising flour 🍚
2 cups sugar 🍬
2 eggs 🥚
1 teaspoon baking soda 🧁
1 cup walnuts, chopped 🌰
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar 🍚
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 🧀
1/2 cup butter, softened 🧈

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 496.2
Fat: 25.2g
- Saturated Fat: 12.2g
Cholesterol: 65.5mg
Sodium: 424.4mg
Carbohydrates: 64.7g
- Fiber: 2.6g
- Sugar: 47.9g
Protein: 6.5g

Instructions:

Preparation:
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- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9x13x2-inch baking pan.
Mix Cake Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the self-rising flour, sugar, eggs, baking soda, chopped walnuts, coconut, and vanilla extract.
- Mix all the ingredients until well combined. The batter may appear thin, but don’t worry, this is normal.
Bake:
- Pour the prepared batter into the greased and floured baking pan.
Time Temperature

35 minutes 350°F (175°C)
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Prepare the Icing:
- While the cake is baking, prepare the icing. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Add Sugar and Nuts:
- Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar to the cream cheese and butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts.
Ice the Cake:
- Once the cake is baked and still hot, spread the prepared icing evenly over the top of the cake while it is still in the pan.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving.
- Slice into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.
- Enjoy the moist, flavorful goodness of Coon Hunters Cake with your friends and family!

Time	Temperature
35 minutes	350°F (175°C)

This Coon Hunters Cake recipe captures the essence of traditional Southern baking, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will leave everyone craving for more. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply indulging in a sweet treat, this cake is sure to impress!