This delightful cake starts with a boxed white cake, buttermilk, evaporated milk, eggs, oil, shredded coconut and pecans. It's perfect for when you want a beautiful, delicious cake.
1 box white cake mix
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. vegetable oil
4 large egg whites
1 t. vanilla extract
1/2 c. unsalted butter
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. evaporated milk
3 large egg yolks
1 t. vanilla extract
1 1/2 c. sweetened shredded coconut
1 c. chopped pecans
Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease and flour two 9" round cake pans.
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, buttermilk, oil, egg whites, and vanilla extract; beat on medium speed until well combined and smooth. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
Bake 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Coconut Pecan Frosting: While the cake is baking, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; stir in the sugar, evaporated milk, egg yolks, and vanilla extract; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and turns a golden-brown color, about 10-12 minutes.
Remove from the heat; stir in the shredded coconut and pecans. Allow the frosting to cool slightly before spreading it over the cooled cake.
To assemble, spread the frosting between the layers, then on the top and sides of the cake.
Serve.
12 servings.