It should probably go without saying that AirPods Max are the most impressive headphones that Apple has ever made. That includes Apple's AirPods earbuds as well as all of the new Beats headphones models that have been released since Apple acquired the company in 2014 (don't miss our in-depth AirPods Max vs Beats Studio Pro comparison). But AirPods Max are also Apple's most expensive headphones ever‚ which is why so many people wonder whether or not they're actually worth the sky-high price. AirPods Max cost a whopping $549‚ making them even more expensive than industry-leading rival ANC headphones from Bose and Sony. Those two brands are considered to be the market leaders‚ so it seems insane that Apple would charge even more money than they do. But AirPods Max actually have much better build quality than those rival brands‚ and they use metal instead of plastic. For Apple fans‚ AirPods Max might actually be worth the extra money — especially while they're on sale for $479. Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones‚ Active Noise Cancelling‚ Transparency Mode‚ Per… Price: $479 (reg. $549) You Save: $70.00 (13%) Buy Now Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Wireless Ear Buds with USB-C Charging‚ Up to 2X More Active… Price: $99 (reg. $249) You Save: $50.00 (20%) Buy Now Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) Wireless Ear Buds‚ Bluetooth Headphones with Lightning Charging… Price: $99 (reg. $129) You Save: $30.00 (23%) Buy Now Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) Wireless Ear Buds‚ Bluetooth Headphones‚ Personalized Spatial Au… Price: $149.99 (reg. $169) Buy Now BGR's in-depth AirPods Max review makes two things clear. First‚ AirPods Max are among the best active noise cancelling headphones that have ever been made. Period. They offer stunning sound quality that many people argue is even better than comparable headphones from Sony and Bose. And on top of that‚ Apple's noise cancelling tech is first-class. Second‚ AirPods Max are incredibly expensive. Despite how great they are‚ I personally think they're much too expensive‚ and as a result‚ I typically recommend other models to readers. Sony WH-1000XM5 ANC headphones retail for $398 (currently on sale for $328). Bose 700 flagship ANC headphones retail for $379‚ and newer Bose QuietComfort Ultra ANC headphones are listed at $429 (currently on sale for $379). These three models make up the AirPods Max's top competition. Some would say Apple outshines them all both in design and sound quality‚ but the sky-high $549 price tag makes them far less attractive. Now is your chance if you've been waiting for a deep discount to get your hands on a pair of AirPods Max. The only time I recommend them over the competition is when a huge discount is available‚ like the one in this AirPods Max sale. Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones‚ Active Noise Cancelling‚ Transparency Mode‚ Per… Price: $479.00 You Save: $70.00 (13%) Buy Now Amazon is currently offering AirPods Max for $479‚ which is a $70 discount off the retail price. That's the lowest price of the year so far. While it's still more than you'll pay for rival Bose or Sony headphones‚ Apple fans might find that the integration with other Apple devices makes the extra money worthwhile. Plus‚ as I mentioned earlier‚ AirPods Max have premium metal construction‚ and the soft fabric on the headband is fantastic. Other ANC headphones in this class use plastic. In addition to AirPods Max‚ several other AirPods models are also on sale right now. Check out our guide on the best AirPods deals‚ and you'll see that best-selling AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C are down to $199‚ and you can get entry-level AirPods for just $99. Those are both solid deals. Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones‚ Active Noise Cancelling‚ Transparency Mode‚ Per… Price: $479 (reg. $549) You Save: $70.00 (13%) Buy Now Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Wireless Ear Buds with USB-C Charging‚ Up to 2X More Active… Price: $99 (reg. $249) You Save: $50.00 (20%) Buy Now Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) Wireless Ear Buds‚ Bluetooth Headphones with Lightning Charging… Price: $99 (reg. $129) You Save: $30.00 (23%) Buy Now Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) Wireless Ear Buds‚ Bluetooth Headphones‚ Personalized Spatial Au… Price: $149.99 (reg. $169) Buy Now Also of note‚ 1st-generation AirPods Pro can be had for as little as $114 renewed‚ and 2nd-generation AirPods Pro are down to $142 renewed‚ depending on what condition you want. Don't Miss: Today’s deals: $199 Meta Quest 2‚ $19 Apple AirTags‚ $699 M1 MacBook Air‚ $500 Moto Razr‚ more The post Are AirPods Max headphones really worth Apple’s crazy-high price tag? appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $15 TOZO earbuds‚ $199 Ninja CREAMi ice cream maker‚ mattresses‚ ASUS gaming laptops‚ more Best Fire TV Stick deals for March 2024 Best Apple deals for March 2024 Today’s deals: $199 Meta Quest 2‚ $19 Apple AirTags‚ $699 M1 MacBook Air‚ $500 Moto Razr‚ more

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Coconut Celebration Cake has three layers of tender‚ mouth-watering cake with a creamy coconut filling and a luscious coconut frosting. It’s much easier to make than your typical coconut layer cake. Whether it be Easter‚ Mother’s Day‚ Graduation‚ a birthday‚ or Christmas‚ this is just the cake to make your celebration special. I can remember hating coconut as a child. I actually cried at my 5th birthday party when I realized my birthday cake was covered in coconut. As an adult‚ coconut has become one of my very favorite foods and I love to add it to baked goods or use it as a coating for chicken or shrimp. What I really love most about Coconut Celebration Cake is the coconut really takes center stage. It is all about the coconut. ★★★★★What readers are saying This is a wonderful recipe. Very moist and the cake is light. I come from a bakery family but have misplace recipes from the past. This is like the one we had ! I’ve been trying for a few months to recreate the coconut cake and thanks for the light fluffy cake! White Lily Flour This recipe is from White Lily and uses White Lily® All-Purpose Flour.  I love to use White Lily flour in my baked goods. Because it is made from soft winter wheat and has less protein than most other kinds of flour‚ it’s really great for making fluffy and light biscuits and tender cakes and quick breads. Quick and Easy Recipe This coconut cake is super quick and easy to make compared to most coconut cakes. Typically a southern coconut cake would be covered in a 7-minute frosting which you need a double boiler to make. It’s made with egg whites and requires lots and lots of beating. The icing on this Coconut Celebration Cake is so much easier‚ but every bit as delicious. It’s made from mixing whipped cream into a mixture of sugar‚ sour cream‚ and coconut. It tastes absolutely heavenly. Measure The Flour Correctly To have success with this recipe‚ it is so important to measure the flour correctly so your cake doesn’t turn out dry. First fluff the flour up some in the bag or container. Flour tends to get packed down over time. Next gently scoop the flour into a dry measuring cup. Overfill it a little and use the back of a knife to run across the top and get rid of the excess. How To Store Coconut Celebration Cake Wrap well with plastic wrap so it won’t dry out and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Recipe slightly adapted from this White Lily recipe. More Coconut Desserts Buttery Coconut Bars Coconut Almond Cream Cake Coconut Cream Cheese Pound Cake Chocolate Coconut Lush Coconut Cream Poke Cake Print Coconut Celebration Cake Coconut Celebration Cake has three layers of tender‚ mouth-watering cake with a creamy coconut filling and a luscious coconut frosting. This decadent coconut cake is perfect for any celebration. Course DessertCuisine SouthernKeyword coconut‚ layer cake Prep Time 30 minutes minutesCook Time 25 minutes minutesTotal Time 55 minutes minutes Servings 16 Calories 574kcal Equipment3 9-inch cake pansElectric Stand Mixer Ingredients3 cups White Lily® Enriched Bleached All-Purpose Flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 cup butter‚ softened2 cups sugar4 large eggs1 cup whole milk1 teaspoon vanilla extractFilling/Frosting1 1/2 cups sugar1 cup sour cream1 (14-ounce) package sweetened shredded coconut3/4 cup heavy cream‚ whipped InstructionsHeat oven to 350º F. Coat three 9-inch round cake pans lightly with no-stick cooking spray. Whisk together flour and baking powder in a medium bowl. Set aside.Beat butter with an electric mixer on medium until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar‚ continue mixing until very light‚ about 4 minutes. Add eggs‚ one at a time‚ beating one minute after each addition. Beat 1/3 of flour mixture into egg mixture on low until blended. Beat in 1/2 cup of milk until blended and repeat‚ ending with the addition of flour. Stir in vanilla extract.Divide batter evenly among pans. Bake 20 to 25 minutes‚ or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack 10 minutes before removing from pans. Cool completely.Stir sugar and sour cream together in medium bowl until blended‚ while cake is baking. Reserve 1/3 cup coconut and set aside. Add remaining coconut to sour cream mixture. Blend well. Fold 1 cup sour cream mixture into whipped cream for frosting. Chill sour cream mixture and frosting until cake layers are cool.SPREAD sour cream mixture between layers of cake leaving 1/4-inch at edge uncovered. Spread frosting on top and sides of cake. Frosting may run down sides of cake‚ but will thicken as cake chills. Sprinkle reserved coconut over top of cake. Chill at least one hour uncovered. Serve or cover and chill up to three days to allow the flavors to blend. NotesI use salted butter for this recipe. If using unsalted‚ add a pinch or two of salt to the batter. Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used. NutritionCalories: 574kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 2mgWant to Save This Recipe?Save This Recipe Originally posted April 12‚ 2017. Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I appreciate the opportunity to share products I love and use in my own kitchen. The post Coconut Celebration Cake appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.

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