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Vanilla Wafer Cake

This buttery Vanilla Wafer Cake uses a box of Vanilla Wafers instead of flour. Shredded coconut and chopped pecans get mixed into the batter.

  • Prep15 min
  • Cook1 hr
  • Total1 hr 15 min
  • Serves16
  • Rating4.9
Vanilla Wafer Cake

This buttery Vanilla Wafer Cake uses a box of Vanilla Wafers instead of flour. Shredded coconut and chopped pecans get mixed into the batter and it is baked up in a bundt pan. This is seriously one of the most delicious cakes I’ve ever eaten.

Slice of Vanilla Wafer Cake topped with whipped cream.

I think I gained about 5 pounds the week I made this cake because I kept going back for just one more little sliver.

It’s positively addicting! The texture is wonderfully moist and dense and the flavor is fabulous.

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Reader Comment

Vickie says- “This cake is absolutely delicious. This will be my favorite and will bake it often just because. I had never heard of it. Ladies this one you must try.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Vanilla Wafer Cake Recipe

This is a recipe that’s been around for quite a few years and it is similar to a pound cake, only I think it is much, much better.

How To Make

(More detailed instructions in recipe card below.)

  1. Cream butter and sugar.
    Creaming the butter and sugar.
  2. Mix in eggs one at a time.
    Mixing in eggs.
  3. Add vanilla wafer crumbs alternating with milk. (Add wafer crumbs in 3 batches and milk in two.)
  4. Mix in vanilla extract, coconut, and pecans.
  5. Transfer to a greased bundt pan and bake for 60 to 70 minutes.
    Transferring batter to pan.

    How To Serve

    Vanilla Wafer Cake doesn’t have any icing and it really doesn’t need any. Maybe a dollop of whipped cream, but that is all.

    This cake bakes up wonderfully moist and sweet and it will stay fresh for days. It’s sturdy like a pound cake, making it a good choice for taking to potlucks.

    Vanilla Wafer Cake with Coconut- one of my favorite cakes!

    Recipe Tips

    • Walnuts can be used in place of pecans.
    • This cake has a tendency to want to stick to the pan. Be sure you use a good quality nonstick bundt pan and grease it well. I have good luck using Baker’s Joy Spray with Flour.
    Vanilla Wafer Cake with Coconut- one of my favorite cakes!

    How To Store

    Wrap it well and it can be stored at room temperature for 4 days. It also freezes well. Freeze for up to 3 months.

    Vanilla Wafer Cake with Coconut

    More Old-Fashioned Cakes

    Originally posted January 21, 2017.

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Ingredients

Equipment Electric Stand Mixer

Steps

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease and flour a Bundt Pan well.

  2. 2

    Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar.

  3. 3

    Add eggs one at a time.

  4. 4

    Alternate between mixing in vanilla wafer crumbs and milk.

  5. 5

    Stir in vanilla extract, coconut, and pecans.

  6. 6

    Place in oven and bake for 60 to 70 minutes.

  7. 7

    Let cool in pan for 15 minutes and then invert onto a cake stand or plate.

Notes

Note: Whenever I bake something in a bundt pan, I place it on a baking sheet just in case there is any overflow.

This cake like to stick to the pan. Be sure you use a good quality nonstick bundt pan. I have good luck spraying the pan with Baker's Joy with Flour.

Nutrition

  • Calories309
  • Carbs43
  • Protein4
  • Fat14
  • Sodium138
  • Fiber1
  • Sugar34

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