Cotton Pickin’ Cake

Cotton Pickin’ Cake is a classic Southern dessert that gets its name from the addition of shredded coconut, resembling the appearance of cotton.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Cotton Pickin’ Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 35 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Egg whites
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 cup Shredded coconut
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
5. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the cake batter.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
9. Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Poke holes all over the top of the cake using a toothpick or skewer.
11. Pour the glaze evenly over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in.
12. Sprinkle the shredded coconut and chopped pecans over the top of the cake.
13. Let the cake cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.