Here you go!

Here is a link that might be useful: Shake rattle and roll!

Thanks Peppi. I don't think it looks like the aftermath of an earthquake though. I think it looks like the surface of Mars or the Moon!

Either way the 3 and the 5 year old will love it!

Teresa

Put a Molten Lava cake on top of it for a realistic effect.

Oh great! I don't bake desserts so I don't know what that is......... I will have to Google that to see what it looks like. I am already the favorite great Aunt. They call me Auntie Pickle because I make them refrigerator dills and bread and butter pickles. The combination of these two cakes will seal the deal as the best Aunt ever!

Teresa

I don't know of any 3 or 5 year old that will eat anything with coconut in it.
I would go for a dirt cake, with gummy worms and crumbled oreos on top.
Brownie bottom, then a layer of chocolate pudding with various things like gummy worms buried in it....topped with crumbled oreos and perhaps some malted milk ball "boulders".
Just remember to add the gummy worms no more than say 2 hours before serving or they turn to green goo.

Little kids don't like coconut? I will have to tell my grand nephews that, since they polished off the macaroons two weeks ago. Brats didn't even leave me one for a bedtime snack.

I'm telling the Princess and Bruvver to stay out of my Mounds bars too!

I gotta say, though, they'd love Linda C's dirt cake with the gummy worms and neither one will eat the frosting on German chocolate cake or would touch coconut cream pie. They love Mounds bars, though, and macaroons.

Odd creatures, those children.

Annie

All the kids, grandkids, and great grandkids in my family have always liked anything coconut.
Especially when teamed with chocolate and any kind of nuts.
(Even though you didn't ask that question. BIG grin!)

Thanks for posting that recipe, Teresa.
I'm definitely going to make it for the next big family gathering.
But I think I will see if I can find a darker chocolate mix.

Rusty

I meant to post earlier and was going to suggest orange rice crispy treats shaped like pumpkins (see the GW "specials" on the opening page under halloween party treats). My kids hate coconut and nuts. Must be genetic, because I'm not a fan of either.
My kids would like the name of the cake, but wouldn't actually eat it.

To each his own.

Jo

Rusty - a homemade cake mix with darker chocolate would be good too! I don't usually like anything sweet or chocolate. But I might have to try a combo of coconut and dark chocolate.

After starting this thread several hours ago I have since run (literally run) to a grocery store and purchased a coconut!

This might be the last 70 degree day in Minnesota - for several months. I am looking online for shoes that will be good for running in snow and on ice.

Teresa
You posted:
And they like the coconut syrup I make for pancakes.

Would you be willing to share the coconut syrup recipe?

My dad use to bring us coconut syrup from Hawaii that was wonderful. I would love to try and make some.

Donna - there are many ways to make the syrup. This is the more common Hawaiian one and it has one heck of alot of sugar. It goes well on banana pancakes.

Coconut Pancake syrup

1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups light corn syrup
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut

Directions
Whisk together the coconut milk and cornstarch in a saucepan until the cornstarch is dissolved. Pour in the corn syrup, sugar, and coconut; bring to a boil, stirring continually. As soon as the mixture comes to a rolling boil, remove from heat. Allow to cool completely before serving.

I've never made this - but many people I've shared it with love it. I did enjoy it the few times I had it.... but breakfast was usually my one meal of the day at that point of my life. Please let the other forum members know your thoughts once you try it!

Teresa

It is such a nice thing in a forum like this because you always learn something new.

Today I learned that no kids in Iowa will eat coconut.

Which is surprising, here in the NY area, it appears that coconut is a very popular thing.

In the summertime, it is frustrating for me that the two or three street vendors who sell coconut ice always run out by noon.

Many street vendors here sell young coconuts. They hack off most of the husk, you insert a straw into one of the holes and drink the delicious milk, and then you open the shell and scoop out and enjoy the coconut meat. Young coconut meat is very soft, almost like custard. ItâÂÂs a very popular treat for the kids around here.

I made a mistake once. I got some coconut ice cream and shared with a few neighborhood kids. Now every time I see them,â Good morning. How are you? Do you have coconut ice cream?âÂÂ

dcarch

I see the fresh coconuts in the Asian markets. They have a white outer coating, unlike the coconuts I buy in other markets. Those are hard, brown and take some work to crack open. The next time I am in an Asian market - which will probably be tomorrow - I will try one of the "fresher" coconuts. The thought that the interior is like custard sounds pretty tasty. I love the brown coconuts - but chiseling the meat off the shell can be alot of work!

I cut that recipe out of a magazine several years ago and have made it many times, except my recipe calls for a 9X13 pan and to pour the cream cheese mixture on top of the cake and when it bakes the sides of the cake rise up over the cream cheese mixture. It is very good and moist and I am going to make it next week.

I haven't even thought about that recipe and it is perfect to take to the field during harvest. Thanks for the reminder and at a perfect time.

It rained last night so no taking meals to the field until Monday.

As far as coconut, I have 3 and 6 year old grandsons and they love coconut. So do I. Everyone has their likes and dislikes.

No coconut aversion in my family but I know it is common. Like cilantro and mangoes, it is a flavor that draws a line in the sand. "Suntan lotion, soap, kerosene." Those are the words I've heard!

I found that recipe several years ago and it is really good.Looks awful.

One of the first years I taught pre school I made a bunny cake around Easter. It's fur was coconut and was really pretty. I'm not sure even one child ate it. My own daughter loved coconut so that really came as a surprise. I guess there are Texas children who don't like it as well.

Oh coconut what a topic!!
I recently went to a funeral and they served this cake (earthquake) and my whole family went nuts over it saying--it tasted like my mom's german chocolate cake and frosting. I don't think it looked like the picture that was shown.

But on an interesting side, I made a nutty peach crisp recently and got rave reviews from everyone (can of peaches, butter pecan cake mix, butter, coconut and nuts) but the people that didn't like it would not try it because they don't like coconut. I am guessing it was about 50%!! Thats news from South Dakota!!

Teresa,
Thank you.
I will let everyone know about the syrup.
It is starting to get cold here, so pancakes will taste pretty good.
Donna

teresa and others, when you get a "hard" fleshed or dry mature coconut, try freezing the pieces after you bash it open and drain the water out, freeze it shell and all, the flesh usually shrinks when frozen then its a little easier to "chip" off the flesh. the mature coconut can be shredded then toasted or shredded for fresh coconut condiment for curry.you can keep the coconut frozen for later use too, coconut does turn rancid ,i was born and raised in Hawaii so i have eaten my share of coconuts and coconut containing "stuff"
don't forget to shake canned coconut milk before opening it tends to separate and the flavor varies from brand to brand i personally like a brand "mae ploy" cost more but great tastes. that coconut syrup for pancakes sounds yummy and just imagine a sprinkle of chopped macadamia nuts over those pancakes.hummm