Description
Texas Tornado Cake is a delightful dessert that combines a rich, moist cake with a variety of sweet toppings, creating a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting by mixing the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the cake is done, let it cool for 10 minutes before spreading the frosting on top.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add chocolate chips to the batter.
- This cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Serve with whipped cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Texas Tornado Cake, dessert, sweet treat, baking