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Texas Tornado Cake

Texas Tornado Cake

This Texas Tornado Cake is a delightful combination of pecans, pineapple, and coconut, making it a must-try dessert.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Cooling Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Sweet Treats
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, dessert, Easy Cake, pecan cake, Texas Tornado Cake, tropical cake
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • 9×13-inch baking pan

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 box Yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup Chopped pecans Can substitute with walnuts
  • 1 cup Shredded coconut
  • 1 can Crushed pineapple, drained
  • 3 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil At room temperature
  • 1 cup Sugar

Instructions

Baking Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Mix together the yellow cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil in a large bowl until smooth.
  • Stir in the sugar, crushed pineapple, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut.
  • Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  • Cool before serving to let the flavors settle.

Notes

Optional: Top with a drizzle of cream cheese frosting for an extra indulgent treat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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