To make cake layers: Preheat the oven to 350 ° F. Grease and flour 2 eight- or nine-inch cake pans; set aside. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.

Spread a thin layer of frosting all over the cake and refrigerate until set, 15 minutes. Spread the remaining frosting all over the cake. Refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes, before serving.

In a large bowl, cream the butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy (about 4–5 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.

This aromatic layer cake from chef Lara Lee gets its vibrant green color from pandan, a tropical plant that grows throughout Southeast Asia and has a distinctive vanilla- and coconut-like fragrance.

Megan's triple-layer coconut cake. I’m proud to say that, last Sunday, the coconut cake I made for the Asolo Rep’s “Men Who Cook” event was auctioned for $550. And even I (a fairly self ...

In a saucepan, whisk the sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in the passion fruit nectar, egg yolks and vanilla seeds and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until thick, 6 minutes.

Step 4: Make the Coconut-Pecan Frosting In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until thickened (about 10-12 minutes).

1 (18.25-ounce) package plain spice cake mix (without pudding) 3 large eggs To prepare cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously grease two 9-inch round cake pans with shortening; dust with ...

Refrigerate for 15 minutes, then press the remaining coconut onto the sides of the cake. Garnish with chocolate curls and serve or, for best results, refrigerate the cake overnight. Make Ahead ...

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare cake pans by lightly greasing with shortening, then dusting with flour. In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt and baking powder.

How do I melt coconut oil? Coconut oil is a solid fat at room temperature and is usually packaged in a glass container. To melt the oil, place the uncovered glass container in the microwave and ...