Coconut Cream Cake
Coconut Cream Cake reminds me of my dad. It is his absolute favorite and he requests it on his birthday every year. It is such a sweet and moist cake and I know you are all going to love just as much as my family does! Give it a try! It might be the perfect dessert for your summer BBQ.
Coconut Cream Cake
Servings 20
Calories 239kcal
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix plus ingredients it calls for
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 15 ounces coco lopez cream of coconut
- 8 ounces cool whip thawed
- 1 cup toasted coconut
Instructions
- Prepare white cake mix as directed on box. Stir in 1/2 cup sweetened coconut to batter.
- Pour into a 9x13 and bake as directed on box.
- While cake is still hot, poke holes with fork and drizzle Coco Lopez evenly over the top.
- Chill in refrigerator until cool.
- Top with cool whip.
- Sprinkle sweetened coconut (or toasted coconut) over top.
Nutrition
Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg
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Enjoy!
Addie
This a great recipe. I found the Coco Lopez cream of coconut milk near the drink mixes not on the baking aisle. Be sure to get the cream not just coconut milk. On the Coco Lopez website they suggest using a can of sweetened condensed milk as well but it is totally unnecessary unless you want the extra calories.
Linda
I use the milk instead of water in mix. and yes condensed milk does make it moister,also add coconut to mix. Easy,and a winner
Effie
You said you used the milk instead of water. Did you mean coconut milk or cow's milk?
Turina
LOVE your recipes!! Quick question...when using cool whip in/as a frosting, does the cake need to be refrigerated? Thank you for all you share! :O)
Carole
Wow, that pic is just stunning!
`Maria
This looks great! I am definitely trying this recipe.. Reminds me of a Tres Leches Cake. Thanks!
Kim
This is my dad's favorite too! He is obsessed with it. I've made it with the sweetened condensed milk...but we love super sweet desserts over here.
Amy
Hi Nikki! I found you via Pinterest and so glad I did. I love, love, love coconut and this recipe looks too easy not to try.
Enjoy your weekend,
Amy
L. M. Nobles
Super good!! Not hard at all....really liked the whip topping. It looked great with the toasted coconut on top!
Cori
My father is also a coconut cake fanatic, so he will be thrilled when I make this for Father's Day! Thanks for the recipe!
cheri
Here in Rochester, MN, this cake is known as Bunnie Cake, made famous by The Canadian Honker Restaurant. I like to make the cake with real whip cream ... not a fan of Cool Whip!
Katie
I LOVE this cake. I'm not a huge fan of cake, but this is one cake I actually request-and make-on a regular basis. Beautiful picture, great recipe :)
Joanne
Quick question: I can't find Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut can I use sweetened condensed milk and coconut oil? or Coco Colada......which is non-alcoholic mix with real cream of coconut?
Lydia
This recipe was amazing! I added the milk instead of the water like Linda said. But, i also added an extra cup of sweetened coconut in the batter and went crazy for the top. It was easy to make and came out very moist.
Skully
Do you add 1/2 cup shredded coconut to the batter?
Heather
I made this for a BBQ yesterday and it was a huge hit! So good! Just a note, if you can't find that specific cream of coconut, there is usually another brand in the grocery store near the alcoholic dink mixes.
jennifer watson
Just made this for Father's day! it was a big hit!!! I topped the cake with toasted coconut - slivered almonds and fresh berries! it was gorgeous looking and tasted just as great!!! Served with homemade ice cream!
Lyn
Everything you post looks so delicious! you're an awesome chef in training..
Teresa Bailey
Coconut cake luscious but unfortunately couldn't get any coconut cream :/
Barb Duprey
Recipe looks good...but what is: Coco Lopez cream of Coconut and where do I purchase this ingredient?
Linda
Made this today for the 1st time. I love white cake and I love coconut. I am very lucky to work for a grocery chain in the St. Louis Metro that carries hard to find items. This was too darn easy but it sure didn't taste like it was just thrown together. It was AMAZING. When I was shopping all my coworkers asked me to let them know how this tastes. Gonna surprise them with a couple cakes by the time clock when I get back from vacation.
Thanks Nikki.
Rebecca
What is the Australian equivalent to Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut & cool whip.
Chef in Training
not sure about Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut, but you can swap the Cool Whip out for sweetened whipped cream. If I hear about anything for the cream of coconut, I will let you know. So sorry about that.
Lyn
On another site that posted a similar recipe, some who couldn't get CL Cream of Coconut mixed coconut milk with condensed milk. Another very helpful hint was to make sure to let the cake cool completely after pouring the cream of coconut over the cake. Then, refrigerate at least a couple of hours or even overnight before adding whipped cream topping. Yummy recipe!!!!
Monique
Do u have a recipe for a Italian cream cake?
Karen Hall
Where do you find CoCo Lopez Cream of Coconut?
Lisa
I love coconut, and this recipe was super easy. Thank you so much for sharing it. My husband even loved it, and he's not the biggest fan of coconut.
Zainab Naushad
hi..what if i dont get a mix cake box....please tell.me how do.i prepare it from scratch.thank you.
Oglatha
I made this cake for a funeral and it was a big hit, last weekend I made this minus the coconut and cool whip because I was in a big hurry and it is so quick. Well I made it Friday and it went so quick I was threatened if I didn't bring more on Saturday, so I had to make another for saturday! This cake is so easy but it is so awesome with or without icing! It will be your go to cake trust me!
Becky schmitt
Coconut cream cake , easy to make , and a party hit !
Alison
I have made this for a few events now and it always gets rave reviews! Thanks for the recipe!
Virginia Herrera
I make my own Frosting for this cake , it’s a butter frosting , with milk & powered suger & Good Vanilla