RAVE REVIEWS COCONUT CAKE
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
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
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Moise Cirpaci
[email protected]This cake is a classic. It's simple to make and always delicious.
Mirza Anas
[email protected]I've been making this cake for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Owusuaa Christiana
[email protected]This is my go-to coconut cake recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Emily Myers
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the cake always turns out delicious.
Don Neeley
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.
sher jaan
[email protected]I didn't like this cake at all. It was dry and the frosting was too sweet.
Stanley Onyekwere
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious. I would recommend using a different cake recipe.
Md Zahangir Alam
[email protected]I had some trouble with the frosting, but the cake itself was delicious. It was moist and fluffy, and I loved the coconut flavor.
Mule Chancho
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and flavorful.
Adoi Mro
[email protected]Best coconut cake ever!
Stevo Ziwa
[email protected]This coconut cake is amazing! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
L Marks
[email protected]I love this coconut cake! It's always a hit at potlucks and parties. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is creamy and light. I highly recommend this recipe.
alizay siyal
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The cake was moist and the frosting was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
khalilullah mustamandi
[email protected]I've tried many coconut cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Sylvia Bodenstein
[email protected]This coconut cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and light. I will definitely be making this again.