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Coconut Cream Cake

A deliciously moist cake combining tropical coconut flavor with a creamy texture, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Cake, Dessert
Cuisine American, Tropical
Servings 12 slices
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 package 1 (15.25 ounce) package white cake mix
  • 1 cup 1 cup water
  • 3 pieces 3 eggs
  • ⅓ cup ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon coconut extract

Soaking Mixture

  • 1 can 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened cream of coconut
  • 1 can 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Topping

  • 1 cup 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 cup 1 cup flaked coconut

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, eggs, oil, and coconut extract. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until moistened, then increase the speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.

Baking

  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

Soaking

  • While the cake is baking, mix the coconut cream and sweetened condensed milk in a medium bowl until smooth.
  • Poke holes in the warm cake in even rows using a large fork or chopsticks. Pour the milk mixture over the cake and let it soak in.
  • Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Topping

  • In a chilled glass or metal bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer until frothy. Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until soft peaks form.
  • Spread this whipped cream over the cooled cake.
  • Finally, sprinkle the top with flaked coconut.

Notes

Make sure to poke enough holes in the cake for the milk mixture to soak through well. Use a whisk attachment for the mixer when beating the heavy cream for better texture. You can toast the flaked coconut before sprinkling it on top for added flavor. For a tropical twist, add crushed pineapple to the milk mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g
Keyword Birthday Cake, Coconut Cake, Cream Cake, Dessert, Tropical Dessert
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