COCONUT CAKE
This recipe is about 30 years old and originally came out of a Good Housekeeping Magazine. (And Yes, it starts with a cake mix;-) It's received some rave reviews!
Provided by kim *
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Combine cake mix, pudding mix, coconut milk OR water, eggs & oil & vanilla in large mixing bowl.
- 2. Blend, then beat at medium speed for 4 min's. Stir in coconut and nuts (if using).
- 3. Pour into greased & floured 8 or 9 inch round cake pans.
- 4. Bake according to the directions on the cake mix for size of pans you are using.
- 5. Cool 15 min's in pan. Remove from pan and cool on rack.
- 6. For COCONUT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
- 7. Cream butter & cream cheese. Add 1 box of sifted confectioners'sugar, alternately with 4 tsp milk, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and beat until well blended.
- 8. Spread over sides, top and in-between layers of completely cooled cake.
- 9. Sprinkle top and sides with 2 cups of flaked coconut.
- 10. (Just an idea ... I sometimes like to prepare an extra (sm pkg) of vanilla or lemon pudding mixed w/coconut to spread in-between layers in place of frosting. Then use cream cheese frosting for top and sides of cake. Makes it more of a coconut cream style cake. Crushed pineapple is also great in-between layers too: )
- 11. PS .. Please note: I recently remade this cake using unsweetened coconut milk instead of water and preferred that method much better, and updated the recipe to show that. It's great made with your liquid of choice (coconut milk, c.nut water or even plain water) but I think it's best with milk. And just wanted to note that: )
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Abdurrahman Nasir
abdurrahman.n0@yahoo.comI'm going to try making this cake this weekend. It looks delicious!
Xu John
xu.j@hotmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as good as I expected. It was a bit dry and the frosting was too sweet.
William Durham
w-d@yahoo.comThis coconut cake is out of this world! I highly recommend it.
Cynthia Mckenzie
mckenzie_cynthia62@yahoo.comThis cake is a keeper! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Linda Rainey
lindarainey35@yahoo.comI love coconut cake, and this recipe did not disappoint. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement.
Harsh Razz Zocy
h-zocy39@yahoo.comThis cake was easy to make and it turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.
Juthi Rahman
rahmanj@hotmail.comI thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't as moist as I expected, and the frosting was a bit too rich.
Mazhar cheema
mazhar_c20@hotmail.frThis cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The cake was moist and the frosting was creamy.
Ahtisham Elahi
e.ahtisham45@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of coconut, but this cake changed my mind. It's so delicious! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is creamy and sweet. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sasha Galindo
sasha.galindo69@hotmail.co.ukThis cake is amazing! I made it for a friend's birthday and everyone loved it. It's so moist and flavorful. The frosting is also really good.
MSG TRIYLER
m-t12@yahoo.comI've been baking for years, and this is one of the best coconut cakes I've ever made. The recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfect. It was a crowd-pleaser at my daughter's birthday party.
Chamara Dasun
dasun_c27@gmail.comThis coconut cake was a hit at my last party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess. I'll definitely be making this again.