Rave Reviews Coconut Cake Recipe

Name: Rave Reviews Coconut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix; 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix; 1 1/3 cups water; 4 eggs; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups flaked coconut; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 cups flaked coconut; 2 teaspoons milk; 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

Servings: persons

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 1/3 cups water
4 eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups flaked coconut
2 teaspoons milk
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8 or 9 inch round cake pans.
2
Blend the cake mix, pudding mix, water, eggs and oil in a large mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed for 4 minutes. Stir in 2 cups of the coconut and the chopped walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
3
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes. Let cakes cool in pans for 15 minutes then remove and finish cooling on rack.
4
To Make Frosting: Melt the butter or margarine in a skillet. Add the 2 cups flaked coconut and stir constantly over low heat until golden brown. Spread coconut on absorbent paper to cool.
5
Cream the remaining 2 tablespoons butter or margarine with the cream cheese. Add the milk and confectioners' sugar alternately, beating well. Add the vanilla and stir in 1 3/4 cups of the toasted coconut.
6
To Assemble Cake: Spread tops of cooled cake layers with some of the frosting. Stack them and then frost the sides of the cake. Sprinkle Cake with the remaining toasted coconut.

1405

kcal

Calories

Fat

185

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix, 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix, 1 1/3 cups water, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Rave Reviews Coconut 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.

Rave Reviews Coconut Cake

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