Ambrosia Cake

Name: Ambrosia Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 pkg (510 g) Betty Crocker* SuperMoist White Cake Mix; Water, vegetable oil, egg whites, called for on cake mix box; 1 tub (450 g) Betty Crocker* Creamy Deluxe White Frosting or (340 g) Whipped White Frosting; 1/2 cup (125 mL) flaked coconut; Orange Coconut Filling:; 1/4 cup (50 mL) sugar; 2 tsp (10 mL) cornstarch; 1/3 cup (75 mL) water; 1 tsp (5 mL) grated orange peel; 2 tsp (10 mL) orange juice; 2 tbsp (25 mL) flaked coconut

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Prep 25 min
Total 1 hr 10 min
Servings 12

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Be proud to serve this moist and delicious citrus-spiked cake all dressed up in snowy white coconut.

Created Dec 8, 2009

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Ingredients

1 pkg (510 g) Betty Crocker* SuperMoist White Cake Mix
Water, vegetable oil, egg whites, called for on cake mix box
1 tub (450 g) Betty Crocker* Creamy Deluxe White Frosting or (340 g) Whipped White Frosting
1/2 cup (125 mL) flaked coconut
Orange Coconut Filling:
1/4 cup (50 mL) sugar
2 tsp (10 mL) cornstarch
1/3 cup (75 mL) water
1 tsp (5 mL) grated orange peel
2 tsp (10 mL) orange juice
2 tbsp (25 mL) flaked coconut

Steps

1

Heat oven to 350°F(180°C) for shiny metal or glass pans or 325°F(160°C) for dark or non-stick pans.
2

Make and cool cake as directed on box for two 8-inch (20 cm) or 9-inch (23 cm) round pans.
3

In small microwavable bowl, mix sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in water.
4

Stir in orange peel and orange juice. Microwave uncovered on High about 1 minute or until mixture thickens and boils; stir. Microwave 30 seconds longer, stirring every 15 seconds. Stir in 2 tbsp. (25 mL) coconut; cool.
5

Fill cake layers with Orange-Coconut Filling. Frost side and top of cake with frosting. Sprinkle 1/2 cup (125 mL) coconut over top. Store loosely covered.

Expert Tips

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Tip 2
If you love the warm, nutty flavor of toasted coconut, you can toast it before sprinkling on top. To toast coconut, sprinkle it in an ungreased heavy skillet and cook over medium-low heat 6 to 14 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins, then stirring constantly until golden brown.

Nutrition Information

400 Calories, 17g Total Fat, 3g Protein, 57g Total Carbs, 39g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12

Calories: 400

Total Fat: 17g

Saturated Fat: 5g

Trans Fat: 3g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Sodium: 340mg; 14%

Total Carbs: 57g

Dietary Fiber: 0g

Sugars: 39g

Protein: 3g

% Daily Value*:

Calcium: 4; 4%

Iron: 4; 4%

Exchanges:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.