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coconut cake with cream cheese coconut frosting

(10 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
Somewhere, PA

I had a white cake mix that needed to be used. I also had a can of coconut milk. So, I threw this recipe together. It turned out so moist and flavorful. Give it a try.

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If you want to be the most popular person at a party, show up with this coconut cake with cream cheese coconut frosting. It's a super simple yet delicious coconut cake, and no one will guess it starts with a boxed mix. Super moist and tender, the cake has a slight coconut flavor. The homemade frosting is thick, rich, and creamy. Shredded coconut sprinkled on the frosting makes this cake coconut perfect. Because of the frosting, store any leftovers in the fridge.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(10 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For coconut cake with cream cheese coconut frosting

  • CAKE
  • 1 box
    white cake mix
  • 1/4 c
    vegetable oil
  • 3 lg
    eggs
  • 8 oz
    coconut milk or cream of coconut
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    coconut extract
  • 1 c
    sour cream
  • FROSTING
  • 1/4 c
    butter, softened
  • 1 - 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    coconut extract (optional)
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 oz
    coconut milk
  • 4 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1 - 2 c
    shredded coconut, for garnishing

How To Make coconut cake with cream cheese coconut frosting

  • Grease and flour a 9x13 pan.
    1
    For the cake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9 x 13 pan.
  • Combine cake mix, eggs, coconut extract, vegetable oil, coconut milk, and sour cream.
    2
    In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, coconut extract, vegetable oil, coconut milk, and sour cream. Beat with an electric mixer for 4 minutes.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan.
    3
    Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
    4
    Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the cake completely before frosting.
  • For the frosting combine cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, coconut extract, and coconut milk.
    5
    For the frosting combine cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, coconut extract, and coconut milk. Mix until creamy, and then add powdered sugar one cup at a time. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Generously frost the cake.
    6
    Generously frost the cake.
  • Add shredded coconut.
    7
    Add shredded coconut.
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