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Irresistible Coconut Cake Delights

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 8- or 9-inch layer cake

Ingredients

  • 1(18.25 ounce) packageyellow cake mix

  • 1(3.5 ounce) packageinstant vanilla pudding mix

  • 1 ⅓cupswater

  • 4eggs

  • ¼cupvegetable oil

  • 4cupsflaked coconut, divided

  • 1cupchopped walnuts

  • 4tablespoonsbutter, divided

  • 2teaspoonsmilk

  • 3 ½cupsconfectioners’ sugar

  • ½teaspoonvanilla extract

  • 1(8 ounce) packagecream cheese

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8- or 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. Blend 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 coconut and chopped walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared pans.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Let cakes cool in the pans for 15 minutes, then remove and finish cooling on a rack.

  4. To Make Frosting: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet. Add 2 cups flaked coconut and stir constantly over low heat until golden brown. Spread coconut on absorbent paper to cool.

  5. Cream remaining 2 tablespoons butter with cream cheese. Add milk and confectioners’ sugar alternately, beating well. Add vanilla and stir in 1 3/4 cups toasted coconut.

  6. 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 remaining toasted coconut.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories693
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
35g 		45%
Saturated Fat
16g 		78%
Cholesterol
94mg 		31%
Sodium
578mg 		25%
Total Carbohydrate
91g 		33%
Dietary Fiber
4g 		13%
Total Sugars
69g
Protein
8g 		15%
Vitamin C
0mg 		0%
Calcium
97mg 		7%
Iron
2mg 		10%
Potassium
215mg 		5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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