Breads & Baked Goods, Dessert
Yellow Almond Cake with Coconut Topping
Tastes as great as it looks!
Compatible with
Allergies
Tip: Allergy Advice
This dish contains the following allergens: Wheat, Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk/Dairy
Cooking mode
Step-by-step instruction without your screen going to sleep
- 3 cups water water, for steaming
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 2 egg whites
- ¾ cup water, for cake mix
- ½ cup canola oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 container (14 ounces) whipped vanilla frosting
- Toasted coconut, for topping as desired
Utensils
- Ninja® Multi-Purpose Pan or 8-inch round baking pan
- Large Bowl
- Hand Mixer
- Rubber Spatula
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Step 1
Add 3 cups water to the pot. Spray the Multi-Purpose Pan (or 8” round baking pan) with cooking spray and dust with 2 tablespoons flour.
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Step 2
To make the cake, add the cake mix and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour to a large bowl and stir to combine.
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Step 3
In a separate large bowl, add 2 eggs, 2 egg whites, ¾ cup water, oil, and almond extract and stir until combined.
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Step 4
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and with a hand mixer, mix on low for 30 seconds. Then mix on medium for an additional 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Transfer batter to prepared pan.
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Step 5
Place the bottom layer of the Deluxe Reversible Rack in the lower position. Place the pan on top of the rack, then place the rack in the pot.
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Step 6
Close the lid and move the slider to STEAMCRISP. Select STEAM & BAKE, set temperature to 285°F, and set time to 25 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin cooking (PrE will display for approx. 20 minutes as the unit steams, then the timer will start counting down).
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Step 7
When cooking is complete, check doneness by inserting a wooden toothpick into the middle of the cake. If it comes out clean, remove the pan and let cool for at least 1 hour. If the toothpick comes out with moist crumbs stick to it, continue to bake until the toothpick comes out clean.
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Step 8
Once the cake is cooled, frost with the whipped vanilla frosting and top with toasted coconut.