Description
This creamy coconut cake is soft, moist, and packed with rich coconut flavor. A fluffy white cake is soaked in a sweet coconut mixture, topped with whipped cream and shredded coconut for the perfect tropical dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 (16-ounce) package white cake mix
- 1 cup coconut milk or water
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 3 large eggs
Coconut Soak
- 1 (14-ounce) can cream of coconut
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
Topping
- 1 (16-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (10-ounce) package flaked coconut
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, coconut milk, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before proceeding.
Step 2: Add the Coconut Soak
- In a bowl, whisk together the cream of coconut and sweetened condensed milk.
- Use a straw or skewer to poke holes all over the cake.
- Slowly pour the coconut soak over the cake, allowing it to absorb fully.
- Let sit for 15-20 minutes before adding the topping.
Step 3: Finish with Toppings
- Spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the cake.
- Sprinkle flaked coconut generously on top.
Step 4: Chill & Serve
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
- Slice and serve chilled for the best flavor.
Notes
- Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer taste.
- Toasting the coconut flakes before adding them gives a delicious nutty crunch.
- Make a layered version by using two 8-inch round cake pans and stacking with coconut frosting.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut whipped cream and a dairy-free condensed milk substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg