Christmas Coconut Cake

Name: Christmas Coconut Cake
Ingredients: 1 c. butter, softened; 2 c. sugar; 7 eggs; 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. baking soda; dash of salt; 1 c. buttermilk; 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 tsp. coconut extract; Coconut Frosting (recipe follows); 1 c. flaked coconut; red and green cherries (optional)

14 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 c. butter, softened
2 c. sugar
7 eggs
2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
dash of salt
1 c. buttermilk
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. coconut extract
Coconut Frosting (recipe follows)
1 c. flaked coconut
red and green cherries (optional)

Directions

1

Cream butter; gradually add sugar and beat 10 to 15 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer.
2

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3

Combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt.
4

Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and oil, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
5

Mix well after each addition.
6

Stir in flavorings.