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Whirlwind of Flavor: Dive into the Deliciousness of Texas Tornado Cake

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Texas Tornado Cake, a moist and rich dessert topped with a sweet glaze.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix the yellow cake mix, sour cream, eggs, vegetable oil, and water until smooth.
  3. Fold in the chopped nuts and shredded coconut.
  4. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  5. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create the glaze.
  7. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.

Notes

  • Ensure the cake is fully cooled before glazing for the best results.
  • You can substitute walnuts with pecans as per your preference.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg