1 yellow cake mix (dry)
1 small package instant vanilla pudding
1 1/3 cup water
1/4 cup oil
2 cups angel flake coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Beat all but coconut and pecans at medium speed until mixed well. Add coconut and pecans. Put in three 9″ layer pans. Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees.

Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting

4 T butter or margarine
2 T milk
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 (8 oz) cream cheese
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups coconut

Mix, adding powdered sugar and coconut last. Spread on cooled cake.

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2 cups flour
2 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
3 eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 tsp vanilla
2 cups grated carrots
1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
3 1/2 oz. coconut
1 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup oil

Mix all ingredients as usual. Bake in three 9″ round pans lined with waxed paper. Bake at 350 degrees for 235-30 minutes. While cakes are hot, pour glaze over the top and let cool 15 minutes before removing from pans and cooling completely. Frost.

Glaze:
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp soda
1 T corn syrup
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup buttermilk

Mix ingredients and boil 4 minutes, stirring often. Add 1 tsp. vanilla.

Frosting:
3/4 cup softened butter
3 cups powdered sugar
1 (8 oz) + 1 (3 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 tsp vanilla

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1/2 cup softened margarine
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cup Hershey’s chocolate syrup
4 eggs
1 14/ cup flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chocolate chips

Beat margarine and sugar in large bowl.  Beat in syrup, eggs and flour.  Stir in nuts and chips.  Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13″ pan.  Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.  Cool completely.  Frost, if desired.

Easy Milk Chocolate Frosting

Melt 3 T margarine in medium pan.  Stir in 2 T cocoa until dissolved.  Add 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 T milk and 1 tsp vanilla.  Stir until smooth.  Add more milk if necessary to make a soft spreading consistency.  Frost brownies and let set until firm.

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1 white cake mix
1/2 cup mashed strawberries
1 small package strawberry jello
2 T flour
4 eggs
3/4 cup oil

Beat everything except strawberries together.  Then add strawberries and beat well.  Bake in greased and flour pan(s) 35-40 minutes at 350 degrees.

Strawberry Butter Icing
Blend together:

1/3 cup soft butter
3 cups sifted powdered sugar

Stir in until smooth:

3-4 tablespoons crushed fresh or frozen strawberries

Note:  For extra richness, add 1 egg yolk.

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2 medium zucchini, cut into bite-size chunks
2 1/4 cups flour
1 1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup milk
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cloves
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups chopped walnuts

In blender or food processor, blend zucchini until smooth (1 1/2 cups pureed zucchini.)  In lage bowl, measure zucchini, flour and all other ingredients except nuts.  Beat until just mixed, then increase speed and beat for 2 minutes or until mixture is smooth, then stir in walnuts.  Bake 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees in greased cake pan.

Frosting:
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp salt

Mix together and beat until smooth and fluffy.  Spread over completely cooled cake.

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“This cake is wonderful!”

1 package yellow cake mix
1 package instant vanilla pudding
1 1/2 cups water
4 eggs
1/4 cup oil
2 cups coconut
1 cup chopped nuts

Blend cake mix, pudding mix, water, eggs and oil in large mixer bowl.  Beat at  medium speed of electric mixer 4 minutes.  Stir in coconut and walnuts.  Pour into 3 greased and floured 9″ layer pans.  Bake at 350 for 35 minutes.  cool in pans 15 minutes; remove and cool on rack.  Fill and frost with Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting.

Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting

4 T butter
2 cups coconut
1 package cream cheese
2 tsp milk
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla

Melt 2 T butter in skillet.  Add coconut; stir constantly over low heat until golden brown.  Spread coconut on absorbent paper to cool.  Cream 2 T butter with cream cheese.  Add milk and sugar alternately, beating well. Add vanilla; stir in 1 3/4 cups of coconut.  Spread on tops and sides of cake layers.  Sprinkle with remaining coconut.

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“My daughter Eva got this recipe from the cook who worked at the Deseret Gym in Salt Lake.  Whenever any of the General Authorities came to the gym to eat, it was their favorite.”

2 cups sugar
1 tsp soda
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 cups salad oil
2 cups flour
3 cups grated carrots
4 eggs
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla

Mix as listed.  Bake in 10 x 13″ pan at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.

Icing:

1/2 cup margarine
4 oz. cream cheese
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 package powdered sugar
salt to taste

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Cream together:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup softened butter or margarine

Add:
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla

Combine:
3 1/2 cups flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp soda
1/4 tsp salt

Add flour mixture alternately with 1/2 cup sweet milk.  Chill dough 1 hour.  Roll, cut out into desired shapes and bake until set, about 5 minutes at 350 degrees.  DON’T OVER BAKE.  the secret to these cookies is not to over bake.  Cool and frost.

Cookie Frosting:

Combine:
1/2 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Add: enough canned milk to bring to a good spreading consistency.  Food coloring if desired.

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1 cup salad oil
2 cups sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
2 large eggs
2 cups flour
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp soda
1/2 to 1 cup nuts
4 cups diced raw apples

Beat eggs and oil until foamy.  Add sugar, flour, cinnamon, vanilla, soda and salt.  Mix well, then add apples and nuts.  It’s very thick.  Bake in a 9×13″ pan 45-60 minutes at 350 degrees.

Frosting:

8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup margarine
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup nuts

Mix thoroughly.  Frost a cooled German Apple Cake.


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1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1 1/2 tsp soda
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 3/4 cup sour cream
2 cups flour

Cream margarine and sugar.  Add other ingredients.  Beat well.  Bake at 350 degrees 35-40 minutes.  Frost with chocolate frosting when cool.

Chocolate Frosting:

1 cup melted margarine
1/3 cup milk
1 1/2 T cocoa
2 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Mix together until light and fluffy.


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