COCONUT EASTER CAKE
An Easter favorite that my Grandmother made every year and I recreated. Three layers with coconut frosting and a little bird's nest on the top for a fun spring cake! Use your choice of yellow or white cake mix.
Provided by BeachPeach
Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes Layer Cake
Time 1h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- Stir cake mix, 1 cup water, vegetable oil, eggs, and 1 teaspoon coconut extract together in a bowl until moistened; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in preheated oven until the cakes are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes; remove cakes from pans to finish cooling on racks, at least 30 minutes.
- Beat butter with an electric mixer on low in a large bowl until creamy and smooth. Beat in 2 1/2 teaspoons coconut extract.
- Beat 1 cup confectioners' sugar into butter mixture until thoroughly combined; beat in 1 tablespoon heavy cream. Continue to beat in confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, alternating with 1 tablespoon cream, until the confectioners' sugar and cream have been incorporated and the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- With a long serrated knife, level the tops of the 3 cakes. Place 1 cake onto a serving platter; frost the top of the cake with about 1/4 of the frosting. Sprinkle with about 1/3 cup flaked coconut.
- Place second cake layer on top of the first, and frost and sprinkle with coconut as before. Place third layer on top of the second; frost top and sides with remaining frosting. Lightly press 1/3 cup of coconut evenly into sides of cake.
- Place 1 cup of remaining coconut into a resealable plastic bag, add 1/2 teaspoon water and the green food coloring, and seal bag. Shake and press bag to mix food coloring with coconut, tinting it light green. Remove to paper towel to dry.
- Spread the green coconut over the top of the cake; place colored jelly beans in the middle and press lightly to secure.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 727 calories, Carbohydrate 104.1 g, Cholesterol 98.2 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 449.4 mg, Sugar 85.7 g
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Kt Fahim
[email protected]This was the best coconut Easter cake I've ever had!
Shafin Bd
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the coconut flavor was not overpowering. The glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely rec
Alexandria Madlock
[email protected]This coconut Easter cake is a must-try! It's easy to make and absolutely delicious. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the coconut flavor is perfectly balanced. The glaze adds a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again and
Okereke Chidera
[email protected]I made this cake for my Easter party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cake was light and fluffy, and the coconut flavor was just right. The glaze added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Senzo Mac
[email protected]This was the best coconut Easter cake I've ever had! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the coconut flavor was just right. The glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Prabin Shakya
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the coconut flavor was not overpowering. The glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely rec
Sidrakhan
[email protected]This coconut Easter cake is a must-try! It's easy to make and absolutely delicious. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the coconut flavor is perfectly balanced. The glaze adds a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again and
Hiram Rice
[email protected]I made this cake for my Easter brunch and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cake was light and fluffy, and the coconut flavor was just right. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Samira Haque Ria
[email protected]This was my first time making a coconut Easter cake and it turned out great! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Foyeza Akter
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so delicious that I couldn't stop eating it! I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves coconut cake.
Fareda Walled
[email protected]This coconut Easter cake was a hit at our family gathering! It was moist, fluffy, and bursting with coconut flavor. The glaze added a perfect touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.