Description
Coconut Cake using Box Cake Mix is the ultimate indulgence for any occasion. This simple yet delicious recipe combines the rich flavors of coconut milk and shredded coconut with a fluffy cake base, topped with creamy frosting. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just a sweet treat on a Tuesday, this cake promises to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. Easy to make, visually stunning, and packed with tropical flair, this dessert will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow or vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Extra shredded coconut for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, coconut milk, melted butter, and eggs until smooth (about 2-3 minutes).
- Gently fold in the shredded coconut.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost the top of one layer with cream cheese frosting, stack the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake. Top with extra shredded coconut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg