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Moist Coconut Cake with Creamy Frosting: A Sweet Treat

This moist coconut cake with creamy frosting is a keeper. If you’re a coconut lover, get ready to indulge. Whether you're baking for special occasions or just treating yourself, this semi-homemade cake is guaranteed to impress. With a very subtle coconut flavor balanced by a creamy topping, every bite is pure bliss.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time32 minutes
Total Time47 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake mix recipe, cake recipe, dessert recipe, potluck recipe, summer dessert, summer party, sweet snack
Servings: 16 Servings, 9 X 13 pan
Calories: 375kcal

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Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 15.25 Ounces White Cake Mix 1 box
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 1 Cup Milk
  • 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
  • 3.4 Ounces Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix 1 small box
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract

For the Topping

  • 13.5 Ounces Coconut Milk 1 can cream of coconut with the liquid drained
  • 1.3 Ounces Dream Whip 1 package
  • 3.4 Ounces Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix 1 small box
  • 1 ¾ Cup Milk
  • 12 Ounces Sweetened Coconut Flakes

Instructions

Make the Cake

  • Preheat your conventional oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, instant vanilla pudding mix, and vanilla extract until smooth.
    15.25 Ounces White Cake Mix, 3 Large Eggs, 1 Cup Milk, 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil, 3.4 Ounces Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix, 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading it into an even layer.
  • Bake for 32-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool before adding the topping.

Making the Coconut Topping

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of coconut, Dream Whip, instant vanilla pudding mix, and milk until the mixture thickens.
    13.5 Ounces Coconut Milk, 1.3 Ounces Dream Whip, 3.4 Ounces Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix, 1 ¾ Cup Milk
  • Pour the mixture evenly over the top of the cake, allowing it to soak in.
  • Sprinkle sweetened coconut flakes over the top of the cake.
    12 Ounces Sweetened Coconut Flakes
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 746mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 2mg