coconut cake with cream cheese frosting

Detroit, MI
Updated on Jul 29, 2012

mmmmm, yummy!

prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 10-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • FOR THE CAKE
  • 1 package (18.25 oz.) white cake mix
  • 1 package (3 1/8 oz.) vanilla instant pudding
  • 1 1/3 cups water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 - eggs
  • 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
  • - small amount of toasted flaked coconut
  • FOR THE COCONUT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
  • 2 1/2 cups flaked coconut
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon clear vanilla flavoring

How To Make coconut cake with cream cheese frosting

  • Step 1
    Combine cake mix, pudding mix, water, oil, eggs; beat 4 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer. Stir in 1 1/3 cup coconut and pecans.
  • Step 2
    Pour batter into 3 greased, 9-inch round cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove and cool completely. Spread coconut cream cheese frosting between layers and on sides and top of cake. Sprinkle top with 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes.
  • Step 4
    FOR THE FROSTING
  • Step 5
    Combine 2 Tbsp. butter and cream cheese, beating until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar, milk and vanilla; beat until smooth.
  • Step 6
    Stir in 2 cups of coconut; reserve 1/2 cup of coconut for garnish. Refrigerate cake several hours or overnight for easier slicing.

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Category: Cakes
Keyword: #coconut
Keyword: #pecans
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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