Coconut Citrus Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Coconut Citrus Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package white cake mix (regular size); 2/3 cup orange juice; 1/3 cup canola oil; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 3 large eggs; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup water; 2/3 cup ruby red grapefruit juice; 1 tablespoon butter, cubed; 3/4 cup whipped cream cheese; 1/4 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon ruby red grapefruit juice; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped; 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut; Additional coconut, toasted, optional; Orange and grapefruit slices

Servings: persons

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
2/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
2/3 cup ruby red grapefruit juice
1 tablespoon butter, cubed
3/4 cup whipped cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon ruby red grapefruit juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Additional coconut, toasted, optional
Orange and grapefruit slices

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Combine first eight ingredients; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium; beat 2 minutes. Pour into two greased and floured 8-in. round pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 28-32 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
2
Meanwhile, for grapefruit filling, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in a large saucepan. Stir in water and grapefruit juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat; gently stir in butter. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Cover and refrigerate filling until cold.
3
Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate; top with half of cooled grapefruit filling. Repeat layers.
4
For frosting, beat cream cheese, sugar, juices and orange zest until blended. Gently fold in whipped cream and 3/4 cup coconut. Frost sides of cake; if desired, lightly frost top of cake, covering grapefruit filling. Refrigerate until cold, 3-4 hours. Sprinkle with toasted coconut if desired. Top with orange and grapefruit slices.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package white cake mix (regular size), 2/3 cup orange juice, 1/3 cup canola oil, 1/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Coconut Citrus Layer Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Coconut Citrus Layer Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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