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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Irfan Janu2222
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The cake was surprisingly delicious, and the coconut flavor was very subtle. I would definitely make this again.
Ramiz Jameel
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The cake was so moist and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Mohammad Ghahari
[email protected]This cake was a big hit at my last party. Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was. I'll definitely be making it again soon!
Khem Raj Khaling Rai
[email protected]I've tried many coconut cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is creamy and delicious. My family and friends love it when I make this cake,
Alone Anyone
[email protected]This coconut cake recipe is a true delight! It's incredibly moist and fluffy, with a perfectly balanced sweetness. The coconut flavor shines through without being overpowering, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement. I highly recomme