Best 6 Rave Reviews Coconut Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a tropical paradise with our exquisite Coconut Cake recipes. These culinary masterpieces combine the delicate flavors of coconut and vanilla, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a classic Coconut Cake with its fluffy layers and creamy frosting, or a decadent Chocolate Coconut Cake with its rich, indulgent ganache, or even a gluten-free Coconut Cake that caters to dietary restrictions, we have the perfect recipe for you. Embrace the versatility of coconut and embark on a delightful baking journey with our curated collection of Coconut Cake recipes.

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RAVE REVIEWS COCONUT CAKE



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A wonderful moist coconut cake perfect for birthday parties. Walnuts and pecans are interchangeable in this recipe.

Provided by Glenda

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Yellow Cake

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 ⅓ cups water
4 eggs
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups flaked coconut
2 teaspoons milk
3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8 or 9 inch round cake pans.
  • Blend the cake mix, pudding mix, water, eggs and oil in a large mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed for 4 minutes. Stir in 2 cups of the coconut and the chopped walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes. Let cakes cool in pans for 15 minutes then remove and finish cooling on rack.
  • To Make Frosting: Melt the butter or margarine in a skillet. Add the 2 cups flaked coconut and stir constantly over low heat until golden brown. Spread coconut on absorbent paper to cool.
  • Cream the remaining 2 tablespoons butter or margarine with the cream cheese. Add the milk and confectioners' sugar alternately, beating well. Add the vanilla and stir in 1 3/4 cups of the toasted coconut.
  • To Assemble Cake: Spread tops of cooled cake layers with some of the frosting. Stack them and then frost the sides of the cake. Sprinkle Cake with the remaining toasted coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 692.5 calories, Carbohydrate 90.9 g, Cholesterol 93.6 mg, Fat 34.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 577.5 mg, Sugar 68.6 g

INCREDIBLE COCONUT CAKE



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I found this coconut cake recipe in a newspaper many years ago and modified it to suit my taste. This is my all-time favorite cake, and my family and friends absolutely love it. -Lynne Bassler, Indiana, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

5 large eggs, separated, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup canola oil
2-1/4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, chopped
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
FROSTING:
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup butter, softened
4-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons coconut extract
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. , Preheat oven to 325°. In another large bowl, beat sugar, butter and oil until well blended. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. , Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in coconut and extracts.. , Add cream of tartar to egg whites; with clean beaters, beat on medium until stiff peaks form. Fold a fourth of the egg whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites., Transfer to 3 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and extract; beat until smooth. , Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/2 cup frosting and sprinkle with 1/3 cup coconut. Repeat. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake; sprinkle with remaining coconut. Refrigerate for 2 hours before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689 calories, Fat 37g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (64g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

RAVE REVIEWS COCONUT CAKE



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This is a recipe I have made for years ,it is one of my brother Charles favorite Christmas and Easter cakes.My late brother Pierson all way's wanted it for his Birthday Cake.I first found it in 1978 in a magazine .The recipe has the date on the bottom of the recipe card I cut out .It is from Baker's Angel Flake...

Provided by Mary R Morris

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (2 layer size) yellow cake mix-no pudding in mix
1 package (3.4oz) jello vanilla instant pudding and pie filling
1 and 1/3 cups of water
4 large eggs
1/4 cup of a good vegatable oil
2 cups bakers angel flake coconut
1 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans(i use walnuts)
COCONUT -CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
4 tablespoons of butter
2 cups of angel flake coconut
1 package of (8 oz )cream cheese
2 teaspoons of milk
3 and 1/2 cups of sifted confectioners (powered)sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Blend cake mix ,pudding mix,water ,eggs,and oil in larger mixer bowl.Beat at medium speed of electric mixer 4 minutes.Stir in coconut and walnuts.POUR into three (3) greased and floured 9-inch layer pans.Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes (test with tooth pick)..Cool in pans for 15 minutes ;remove from pans and cool on rack.Till totaly cool .Fill and frost with the Cream Cheese Frosting listed below..
  • 2. Frosting:Melt two tablespoons of butter (use Real Butter)in skillet.Add coconut ;stir constantly over low heat untill golden brown.Spread coconut on paper towel to cool.Cream Cheese,with two tablespoons of butter .Add milk and sugar alternately,beating well .Add vanilla ;stir in 1 and 1/3 cups of the coconut.Spread on tops and side of the cake layers.Sprinkle with the remaining coconut::::; Personal Note ....... Besure you toast the coconut the way the recipe say's,in a skillet .The butter adds to the taste.I once did it in the oven and it did not have the same taste
  • 3. HIGH altitude areas ,increase water to 1 and 3/4 cups of water add 1/4 cup of flour...

RAVE REVIEW COCONUT CAKE



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This is just a wonderful, delicious cake-it's one of the best! I got the recipe after tasting the cake at a church supper...I've used it many times since.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

CAKE:
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1-1/3 cups water
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING:
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
2 teaspoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, blend cake mix with pudding, water, eggs and oil. Beat at medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in coconut and nuts. Pour into three greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until cake springs back when touched in center. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove to rack to complete cooling. , For frosting, melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet; add coconut and stir constantly over low heat until golden brown. Spread coconut on absorbent paper towel to cool. Cream remaining 2 tablespoons butter with cream cheese, milk and vanilla. Add sugar, beating well to blend. Stir in 1-1/2 cups toasted coconut; spread on top and sides of cake. Sprinkle remaining coconut over cake.

Nutrition Facts :

RAVE REVIEWS COCONUT CAKE



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A wonderful moist coconut cake, made easy with cake mix and pudding mix, perfect for birthday parties. Walnuts and pecans are interchangeable in this recipe.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Yellow Cake From a Mix

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 ⅓ cups water
4 eggs
¼ cup vegetable oil
4 cups flaked coconut, divided
1 cup chopped walnuts
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 teaspoons milk
3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8- or 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Blend cake mix, pudding mix, water, eggs, and oil in a large mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed for 4 minutes. Stir in 2 cups of coconut and chopped walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Let cakes cool in the pans for 15 minutes, then remove and finish cooling on a rack.
  • To Make Frosting: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet. Add 2 cups flaked coconut and stir constantly over low heat until golden brown. Spread coconut on absorbent paper to cool.
  • Cream remaining 2 tablespoons butter with cream cheese. Add milk and confectioners' sugar alternately, beating well. Add vanilla and stir in 1 3/4 cups toasted coconut.
  • To Assemble Cake: Spread tops of cooled cake layers with some of the frosting. Stack them and then frost the sides of the cake. Sprinkle cake with remaining toasted coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 692.5 calories, Carbohydrate 90.9 g, Cholesterol 93.6 mg, Fat 34.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 577.5 mg, Sugar 68.6 g

RAVE REVIEW COCONUT CAKE



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Make and share this Rave Review Coconut Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Southern Polar Bear

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1/8 cup flour
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
1 1/2 cups water
4 eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts or 1 cup pecans
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups coconut
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 tablespoons milk
3 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1/2 tablespoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Blend cake mix, flour, pudding mix, water, eggs and oil in a large mixing bowl.
  • Beat at medium speed for four minutes.
  • Stir in coconut and nuts.
  • Pour into 3 greased and floured 9" layer pans.
  • Bake at 350 for 35 minutes.
  • Remove and cool.
  • Frosting:.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet.
  • Add coconut while stirring constantly over low heat until golden brown.
  • Divide coconut into two parts - 1/4 cup and 1 3/4 cups.
  • Spread coconut on paper towels to cool.
  • Cream 2 tablespoons butter with cream cheese.
  • Add milk; beat in sugar gradually.
  • Blend in vanilla.
  • Stir in 1 3/4 cups coconut.
  • Spread on top of cake layers.
  • Stack layers and sprinkle with remaining (1/4 cup) coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9281.4, Fat 556.8, SaturatedFat 304.2, Cholesterol 1232.1, Sodium 6173.8, Carbohydrate 1024.6, Fiber 69.3, Sugar 752.7, Protein 109.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh shredded coconut: Freshly shredded coconut has a more intense flavor and aroma than store-bought shredded coconut.
  • Toast the coconut: Toasting the coconut before adding it to the cake batter enhances its flavor and gives it a golden brown color.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature: The ideal oven temperature for baking coconut cake is 350°F (175°C). Baking at a higher temperature can cause the cake to brown too quickly and become dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Coconut cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and creamy frosting, it's sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, you can easily make a delicious coconut cake using the tips and recipes provided in this article. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give coconut cake a try!

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