OLD-FASHIONED COCONUT CAKE

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Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Cake
1 18.5-ounce package butter recipe golden cake mix
3 large eggs
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/3 cup sweetened cream of coconut (such as Coco Lòpez)*
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon dark rum
Frosting
2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup sweetened cream of coconut
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 10-ounce package sweetened flaked coconut (about 3 cups)

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter and flour two 9-inch-diameter cake pans. Combine all 6 ingredients in large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat mixture on low speed until smooth. Increase speed to medium and beat 4 minutes. Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Cut around cakes to loosen; turn out onto racks. Cool completely.
  • For frosting:
  • Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, butter and cream of coconut in large bowl until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Place 1 cake layer, flat side up, on platter. Spread layer with 3/4 cup frosting. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup flaked coconut. Top with second cake layer, flat side down. Cover top and sides of cake with remaining frosting. Press remaining flaked coconut over top and sides of cake. Chill cake until frosting is firm, at least 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover loosely and keep chilled until 1 hour before serving.)
  • *Cream of coconut is available in the liquor section of most supermarkets.

Cameron Crawford
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This cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful. The coconut flavor is perfect and the frosting is creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Brianda Hernandez
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The cake was moist and the frosting was creamy. I would make it again, but I would use less sugar.


Nicola Seymour
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed this cake. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was light and creamy. The coconut flavor was subtle, but it was still there.


Kaliel Washington
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the moist coconut cake and the creamy frosting. It's a great cake for any occasion.


Ramyar Hagh Doost
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I made this cake for my birthday party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and not too sweet. I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone.


John Rodgers
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This cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful. The coconut flavor is perfect and the frosting is creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Md Boikka
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The cake was moist and the frosting was creamy. I would make it again, but I would use less sugar.


Duty Booty
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed this cake. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was light and creamy. The coconut flavor was subtle, but it was still there.


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This cake is delicious! The coconut flavor is perfect and the cake is so moist. The frosting is also very good. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Iddrisu Ayuuba
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the moist coconut cake and the creamy frosting. It's a great cake for any occasion.


Colu Arnold
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This cake was a disaster! The cake was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too sweet. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Vahlid Ozed
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Not a fan of coconut, but this cake was surprisingly good! The cake was moist and the frosting was creamy and not too sweet. I would definitely make this again.


Ubaid Riaz
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The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious. I think I'll try adding some pineapple to the cake next time to make it more moist.


Md Kaher
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Matthew Fischer
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This cake is amazing! The coconut flavor is subtle and not overpowering. The cake itself is moist and fluffy. The frosting is light and airy. Overall, this cake is a winner!


Rochelle Blay
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Followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly! It was so moist and fluffy. The frosting was also delicious and not too sweet. My friends and family loved it.


Ahmed Prince
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This coconut cake was a hit at my family gathering! It was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I loved the crunchy coconut topping and the creamy frosting. Will definitely be making this again soon.