Plantation Cake Recipe
Indulge in our Plantation Cake, a moist and flavorful dessert that celebrates the rich traditions of Southern baking. Each slice is a delightful blend of spices and sweetness, layered with luscious cream and topped with a sprinkle of toasted nuts for that perfect crunch. Perfectly paired with a cup of coffee or tea, this cake is a slice of comfort that will transport you to a warm plantation porch on a sunny afternoon.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Directions
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Combine Ingredients
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Fold in Additions
Gently fold in the coconut flakes, chopped pecans, and crushed pineapple with juice.
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.