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Texas Tornado Cake


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  • Author: mealstomake
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful dessert combining the flavors of pineapple, pecans, and coconut enveloped in a moist yellow cake mix.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup vegetable oil (or unsweetened applesauce)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (or sunflower seeds for nut-free)
  • 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened preferred)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and sugar. Mix well until the batter is smooth.
  4. Gently fold in the crushed pineapple, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Serve plain or with whipped cream.

Notes

Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better mixing. Don’t overmix when folding in ingredients.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg