Best 2 Ice Box Coconut Cake Recipes

Indulge in the delightful world of Ice Box Coconut Cake, a classic Southern dessert known for its layered goodness. This enticing cake features a combination of rich, moist cake layers and a luscious coconut custard filling, all enveloped in a blanket of fluffy whipped cream. With its refreshing flavors and creamy texture, it's a dessert that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a tropical paradise.

This article provides a comprehensive guide to crafting this delectable treat, featuring two tempting recipes. The first recipe focuses on the classic Ice Box Coconut Cake, a timeless favorite with step-by-step instructions to help you create the perfect balance of flavors and textures. The second recipe introduces a delightful twist on the traditional cake, the Coconut-Pineapple Ice Box Cake, which incorporates the tropical flavors of pineapple for a vibrant and refreshing twist.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COCONUT ICE BOX CAKE

Coconut Ice Box Cake image

Make and share this Coconut Ice Box Cake recipe from Food.com.

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Categories Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix
3 eggs (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)
1 cup sugar
1 (16 ounce) container whipped topping
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 (12 ounce) package frozen coconut, thawed

Steps:

One day in advance, mix the filling.
Cover, and keep in the refrigerator overnight.
The next day bake cake mix according to directions on package.
When cool, slice cakes crosswise to make four layers.
Spread filling between layers.
(Be generous!).
Spread final layer on top of cake.
This should be kept in the refrigerator, and will keep up to a week.

ICE BOX COCONUT CAKE

ICE BOX COCONUT CAKE image

Categories Cake Nut Dessert Bake Quick & Easy

Yield 1 sheet cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 yellow or white cake mix.
1 carton cool whip.
1 small can coconut
1 can CREAM of Coconut
(MUST be Cream of coconut)

Steps:

Bake cake as directed on package. When cake is still warm punch holes in with handle of wooden spoon. Pour cream of coconut over it and refrigerate until completely cool. Spread with cool whip and sprinkle coconut on top. Serve..Keep refrigerated. NOTE: For a more festive look, dye the coconut with food coloring.

Tips:

Use fresh coconut: Fresh coconut meat has a sweeter and more delicate flavor than store-bought shredded coconut. If you can, try to find fresh coconut meat at your local Asian grocery store.
Use full-fat coconut milk: Full-fat coconut milk will give your cake a richer flavor and texture. If you don't have full-fat coconut milk on hand, you can use a mixture of coconut milk and cream.
Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make your cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Bake the cake in a water bath: Baking the cake in a water bath will help to prevent it from drying out. Place the cake pan in a larger roasting pan filled with hot water.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Ice box coconut cake is a classic summer dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its layers of moist coconut cake, creamy coconut frosting, and toasted coconut, this cake is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.