Tornado Cake Recipe: The Indulgent Treat You’ll Love to Bake
This Tornado Cake Recipe offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it an irresistible dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla, and mix until well combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water.
- Fold in the coconut and pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Garnish with whipped cream and extra coconut for presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Tornado Cake, dessert, chocolate cake, baking