Best 11 3 Day Sour Cream Coconut Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our tantalizing 3-day sour cream coconut cake, a culinary masterpiece that will elevate your taste buds to new heights. This delightful cake is a harmonious blend of tangy sour cream and sweet coconut, creating a moist and flavorful experience that will leave you craving for more. The step-by-step instructions in this article will guide you through the process of crafting this delectable treat, ensuring perfect results every time.

**1. Classic 3-Day Sour Cream Coconut Cake:**

This classic recipe forms the foundation of our culinary journey. It combines simple ingredients to create an extraordinary cake with a delicate crumb and a burst of coconut flavor. The sour cream adds a subtle tanginess that balances the sweetness of the coconut, resulting in a harmonious symphony of flavors.

**2. Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting:**

Elevate your cake to new heights with our luscious coconut cream cheese frosting. This creamy and velvety frosting is the perfect complement to the tangy sour cream cake. The combination of coconut and cream cheese creates a rich and decadent topping that will leave you swooning.

**3. Sour Cream Coconut Pound Cake:**

For those who prefer a denser, pound cake-like texture, this recipe is a must-try. The sour cream and coconut come together to create a moist and flavorful cake with a slightly denser crumb. This variation is perfect for those who appreciate a more substantial cake experience.

**4. Coconut Sour Cream Bundt Cake:**

Experience the beauty of a bundt cake infused with the flavors of coconut and sour cream. This stunning cake is not only visually appealing but also a delight to the palate. The bundt pan creates a unique shape that allows the cake to bake evenly, resulting in a moist and evenly textured masterpiece.

**5. Coconut Sour Cream Cupcakes:**

Transform the classic cake into individual-sized treats with our coconut sour cream cupcakes. These delightful cupcakes are perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a sweet treat to enjoy on the go. The frosting swirls on top add an extra touch of elegance and make them irresistible.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SOUR CREAM COCONUT CAKE RECIPE



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Super moist coconut cake that takes 5 days to complete, but so worth the wait.

Provided by Steve Gordon

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pkgs, 12 oz Frozen Coconut, thawed
2 cups Sour Cream
2 cups Granulated Sugar
1 box Yellow or White Cake Mix (with needed ingredients to make the layers)

Steps:

  • Prepare the frosting first.
  • Place the thawed coconut in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the sour cream.
  • Add the sugar.
  • Mix everything together until fully combined.
  • Cover the bowl. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Next day: Prepare cake layers according to package directions.
  • Let cake layers completely cool before assembling the cake.
  • When ready, remove frosting from refrigerator and stir well once again.
  • Assemble your cake, adding frosting between layers and on top, but not on sides.
  • Place assembled cake in a covered cake plate that is air tight.
  • Refrigerate the cake for four days before serving.
  • Enjoy!

EASY SOUR CREAM COCONUT CAKE



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If you love coconut, then this cake is one you'll make over and over again.

Provided by The Southern Lady

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 15.25 ounce box classic white cake mix with pudding in the mix
4 tablespoons butter (melted)
3 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup sweetened flaky coconut
3 cups powdered sugar
1 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon coconut extract
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
1 cup sweetened flaky coconut

Steps:

  • Mix together all ingredients except coconut with mixer. Fold in coconut with spoon. Spray a 9 x 13 baking pan with cooking spray. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes checking center to make sure it is done as ovens vary.

THREE DAY COCONUT CAKE



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This Three Day Coconut Cake is easy to put together and worth the wait to let it develop all its yummy flavor.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Dessert

Time P3DT2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 6 oz. pkgs frozen fresh coconut, thawed
1 16 oz. container sour cream
2 cups sugar
1 boxed cake mix, white, yellow or butter cake (prepared)

Steps:

  • Mix thawed coconut, sour cream and sugar.
  • Let set in fridge for 2 hours.
  • Prepare cake mix recipe as directed on back of box.
  • Pour into 3 round cake pans and bake according to directions.
  • After cake has cooled, ice with coconut mixture between layers and on top and sides.
  • Press and smush the coconut mixture all over the top and sides. Cover with plastic wrap and then foil, and store in the refrigerator for three days.
  • If desired, press sweetened coconut all over the top and sides or coconut cake before serving.
  • Cut and eat on the third day.

3 DAY COCONUT CAKE



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The best make ahead dessert ever! This old fashioned 3 Day Coconut Cake starts with a cake mix but you'd never know. It's lightly sweet and delicious.

Provided by Julie Clark

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box white cake mix ((15.25 ounces))
1 cup 2% milk
3 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
6 ounces frozen fresh coconut (thawed)
1/2 cup reserved filling mix
8 ounces Cool Whip (thawed)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350º Fahrenheit. Grease with shortening, then dust with flour 2 8" round cake pans.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the cake mix, milk, eggs and vegetable oil. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Divide the batter equally between the two prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for 25-27 minutes or until the center of the cake bounces back when you touch it.
  • Allow the cakes to cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then turn them out on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • While the cakes are cooling, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, sugar and thawed coconut. Mix well. Place this into the refrigerator until you are ready to assemble the cake.
  • To assemble the cake, cut each cake into two layers. You should now have four layers.
  • Place one cake layer down on a cake plate, cut side up.
  • Scoop 1/2-2/3 cup of the coconut filling into the center of the cake. Spread to the edges carefully so that it does not run over.
  • Place another cake layer on top and then spread another 1/2-2/3 cup filling on top.
  • Repeat with another cake layer and more filling.
  • Then place the last cake layer on top.
  • In a bowl, fold together any remaining sour cream filling (we had about 1/2 cup left over) with the 8 ounces of Cool Whip.
  • Use this Cool Whip mixture to frost the outside and top of the cake.
  • Store in the refrigerator for 3 days before serving. This allows the cake to develop the best flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 47 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

3 DAY COCONUT CAKE



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This cake takes three days to 'marinate', but is so delicious that it is worth waiting for! This is my favorite cake that I make for my own birthday every year!

Provided by Dana Lavelle

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box white cake mix (bake as directed, except i used whole eggs instead of egg whites).
2 c sugar
3 pkg frozen coconut (in the freezer section with frozen fruits).
16 oz sour cream
1 pkg whipped topping

Steps:

  • 1. Bake cake as directed in 8 or 9 inch round pans.
  • 2. Cool completely.
  • 3. Cut each cake into two layers. You should now have four layers.
  • 4. Combine sugar, sour cream, whipped topping, and only 2 packages of the frozen coconut in a bowl and mix.
  • 5. Spread over first layer. Add second layer and repeat until you have iced all four layers.
  • 6. Spread icing onto the sides and crumble remaining package of coconut onto the top and sides of the cake.
  • 7. Refrigerate for 3 days to 'marinate'. Trust me, it's definetly worth it! Enjoy!

COCONUT SOUR CREAM CAKE



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A simple white cake with a sour cream coconut frosting. A light, refreshing dessert.

Provided by Donna West

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     White Cake

Time 45m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups sour cream
1 ¾ cups white sugar
1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Grease and flour two 9 inch pans. Prepare cake mix as directed by manufacturer, adding almond extract. Bake according to instructions on package. When cake is cool, remove from pans and cut in half, horizontally.
  • To make the filling, mix together the sour cream and sugar in a medium sized bowl. stir in 1 1/2 cups of the coconut. reserve 1 cup of this mixture and spread the rest between the cooled cake layers. Fold whipped topping into the remaining filling, frost the outside of the cake. Sprinkle the remaining coconut over the top of the frosted cake.
  • Refrigerate from 1 to 3 days before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.4 calories, Carbohydrate 67.7 g, Cholesterol 14.5 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 297.9 mg, Sugar 56.2 g

SOUR CREAM COCONUT CAKE



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This has been my signature cake for thirty plus years. It is the EXPECTED cake that I have to bring to all social gatherings. It was given to me by a co-worker; I do not know the origin of recipe. It is a great 'make-ahead-of-time' dessert for any time of the year and you will get nothing but rave reviews. This was always my...

Provided by Joyce Kelley

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box duncan hines butter recipe cake mix (do not use pudding-plus cake mix for this recipe)
16 oz sour cream
12 oz package frozen coconut semi-thawed (two six-oz packages; do not use regular coconut as it is not as moist as frozen)
2 c sugar
1 large 16 oz container cool whip (less 1 cup)

Steps:

  • 1. I have successfully revised the original recipe over the years by adding the frosting as the middle filling of this six-layer cake and increasing the amount of frosting considerably. The original recipe suggest using the 1, 2, 3 day approach (day 1: prepare filling; refrigerate/day 2: prepare cake/day 3: assemble cake). While this isn't entirely necessary, it is important to prepare at least the filling one day before baking the cake so the flavors of the coconut, sugar and sour cream can unify.
  • 2. Mix sugar, sour cream and coconut together; refrigerate overnight. Next day, bake cake according to package directions in two 8 inch round cake pans. After cake is completely cooled, split layers, making six layers. Reserve 1 ½ cups sour cream, sugar and coconut which will be combined to make the mixture/filling for frosting (see below). Divide remaining mixture/filling generously between all the layers EXCEPT the middle layer when joining the two cakes together. Here is where you will use the frosting and then proceed to use the filling to complete the layering of the cake. Sorry I don't have pictures to explain this better.
  • 3. FROSTING for middle layer, top and sides of cake: combine the 1 ½ cup sour cream, sugar and coconut mixture/filling with the Cool Whip. You will use almost the entire 16 ounce container but start by reserving the 1 cup (for another use) as you don't want the frosting to be too soft or fluid. The consistency of the frosting should be a little stiff. You can adjust as needed by adding more or less Cool Whip. The original recipe only called for an 8 oz container (don't think they make the 8 oz size anymore) but I think the added frosting adds to the beauty of the cake.
  • 4. This cake MUST be kept in the refrigerator in an air-tight container (e.g. Tupperware). It is BEST if stored in the fridge for THREE days before serving so the cake can soak up the filling and the frosting. It is an extremely moist cake. For the holidays, you can even sprinkle coconut on top. Caution: you will want to serve in smaller portions (16 slices) as it is very rich and you don't want to waste a morsel!

3 DAY SOUR CREAM COCONUT CAKE



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If you want to prepare ahead an easy and delicious cake to serve in a special party, this is it. Enjoy it.

Provided by pink cook

Categories     Dessert

Time P3DT45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18 ounce) package white cake mix (I use Duncan Hines)
1 cup sugar (can use Splenda)
2 cups light sour cream
1 (12 ounce) package flaked coconut
2 cups Cool Whip Lite, thawed

Steps:

  • Mix sour cream, sugar and coconut well and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Bake cake according to package instruccions in two 9 inch layers. Cool and split in four layers.
  • Spread the coconut mixture as filling between the layers, reserving a cup.
  • Combine reserved coconut mixture with Cool Whipped topping blending until smooth and frost the cake.
  • Cover the cake and refrigerate for 3 days before serving. It is very important to let it set the full time for better flavor.

3-DAY COCONUT CAKE



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I saw this recipe and can't wait to try it. Posting it here for safekeeping. Do not remove or eat for three days. No peeking! The longer this cake sits in the refrigerator, the better it gets. Store in your refrigerator.

Provided by AngelaTN

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 ounce) package white cake mix
3 egg whites (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
16 ounces sour cream
12 ounces frozen coconut, thawed and drained
1 1/2 cups Cool Whip
1 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • The night before you make this cake, blend together the sour cream, coconut and sugar.
  • Separate 1 cup of mixture and place in a separate bowl; refrigerate both portions.
  • The next day, prepare cake mix as per instructions on the back of the box, in two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans; let cool.
  • Using a long, serrated knife, split both layers in half horizontally, to end up with four layers.
  • Place one layer of cake on the plate of a cake stand or cake saver that has a top; spread all but the reserved 1 cup of coconut mixture between the layers.
  • Mix Cool Whip together with the reserved 1 cup coconut mixture.
  • Frost sides and top of cake with this mixture.
  • Cover the cake and place in the refrigerator.
  • Do NOT remove or eat for 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 17.5, Sodium 322.3, Carbohydrate 54, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 42.3, Protein 4.2

COCONUT SOUR CREAM CAKE



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VERY MOIST!!! Calling all coconut cake lovers! This one is for you! The secret to this cake is the use of frozen coconut (because of its wetness), the blend of sour cream and the required refrigeration time. Also, the use of the 'real butter' yellow cake mix, not a white cake mix. A true winner for flavor and moistness. My granddaughter requested a coconut cake for her birthday. I remembered that this was the popular recipe my mother used in the 1960s for her coconut cake. To get the best flavor it is required to let the cake "mellow" in the refrigerator at least a day before cutting and the longer, the better it gets. Therefore, patience is required. It has been known to be called "The 3 Day Coconut Cake". May be kept refrigerated up to one week. I normally use 2 square 8x8 cake pans for prettier slices and trim the brown off of the outer cake edges after cooling. Makes a great presentation for a birthday cake celebration. Time stated for recipe does not include refrigeration time.

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 ounce) yellow butter recipe cake mix (Duncan Hines)
1/2 cup butter (use real butter)
3 eggs
2/3 cup water
1 (16 ounce) carton sour cream
1 (12 ounce) frozen coconut (thawed)
1 cup sugar
1 (8 ounce) Cool Whip
1/2 cup coconut flakes (sprinkling on top)

Steps:

  • Approximately 8 hours prior to making cake, combine sour cream, thawed coconut and sugar. Refrigerate 8 hours and let flavors blend.
  • Mix cake mix, butter, eggs and water per instructions on box and pour batter into two 8" greased baking cake pans. Bake as per instructions and allow to cool. Cut cake layers in half making a total of four layers. (I have found that using dental floss cuts a layer nicely into halves. I also trim the brown off of the outer cake edges.).
  • Frost with sour cream mixture and stack layers. Spread cool whip evenly on outer cake edges and on top. Sprinkle top with coconut flakes.
  • Keep refrigerated at least one day before cutting cake. Better if you can wait two or three days, but it's very hard to do that!
  • Enjoy this very moist cake!

3 DAY SOUR CREAM COCONUT CAKE



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Went to visit a friend in Alabama and she had made this cake for me. So easy and good.

Provided by Sharon Hughes

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box yellow cake mix
16 oz tub of cool whip
8 oz tub of sour cream
1/2 c sugar
2 c coconut

Steps:

  • 1. Bake cake mix according to box directions. Leave in baking dish. Cool until cake is completely cooled. Mix cool whip and sour cream. Add sugar slowly to cool whip and sour cream mixture. Pour over cooled cake and then sprinkle with shredded coconut. Let sit in fridge for 3 days.

Tips:

  • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. This will help ensure the cake batter mixes together smoothly.
  • Use fresh sour cream and coconut milk for the best flavor. If you don't have sour cream, you can substitute plain yogurt.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help ensure the cake rises evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This 3-day sour cream coconut cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the coconut frosting is light and fluffy. Follow the tips above to ensure your cake turns out perfect every time.

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