Walnut and coconut cake with cream cheese frosting

Here’s a recipe for a Walnut and Coconut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, along with approximate ingredient quantities and nutrition information:

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup buttermilk

For the cream cheese frosting:

• 8 ounces (about 225 grams) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional garnish:

• Chopped walnuts
• Shredded coconut

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the shredded coconut and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the cream cheese frosting:

1. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined and smooth.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract until incorporated.

Assembly:

1. Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of the cake.
2. Optionally, garnish the frosted cake with chopped walnuts and shredded coconut.
3. Slice and serve.

Nutritional information:

• The nutritional content will vary based on factors such as specific brands of ingredients and portion sizes.
• Generally, this cake will be high in calories, carbohydrates, and fats due to the butter, sugar, and cream cheese content. It will also provide some protein from the eggs and walnuts.
• To get precise nutrition information, you can input the ingredients you use into a recipe calculator or consult the nutrition labels on the packaging.