MOIST 'N' CREAMY COCONUT CAKE

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White or yellow cake soaked in coconut syrup and topped with coconut-flecked whipped topping. I like to substitute stabilized whipped cream instead of Cool Whip, for better flavor. My husband's favorite!

Provided by cathyfood

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 sheet cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 sheet cake, 9 X 13
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
7 ounces sweetened flaked coconut (2 cups)
8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed

Steps:

  • Bake a 9" X 13" white or yellow cake from a mix or homemade.
  • After cake has cooled about 15 minutes, poke holes down through cake with utility fork.
  • While cake is cooling, make syrup. Combine milk, sugar, and 1/2 cup of the coconut in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 1 minute.
  • While hot, carefully spoon coconut syrup evenly over warm cake, allowing it to soak down through the holes. Cool cake completely before frosting.
  • Fold 1/2 cup coconut into the Cool Whip or stabilized whipped cream. Spread over cooled cake. Sprinkle remaining coconut over surface of whipped cream.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.7, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 4.3, Sodium 63.1, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 19.8, Protein 1.7

Amber Annals
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I'm new to baking and this recipe was perfect for me. The instructions were clear and easy to follow.


Sudeep Magar
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. My friends and family love it!


Tertia Wagner
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Not a fan of coconut, but this cake was still delicious. The texture was perfect.


Deepyn dixies
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This recipe is a keeper! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Mahidul Islam Sijan
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake came out dry. Not sure what went wrong...


Md Obaidu
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The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still good.


Najim Nob
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My family loved this cake! It's going to be a regular in our dessert rotation.


Twa2 Gaming
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Easy to follow recipe that delivers delicious results! Highly recommend.


Youssef
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I've tried this recipe and it turned out amazing! The cake was moist and creamy, and the coconut flavor was perfect.