So Worth It Coconut Cake Recipe

Name: So Worth It Coconut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) boxduncan hines moist deluxe butter recipe cake mix (or any yellow cake mix); 3 large eggs; ½ cup softened butter (1 stick); ⅔ cup water; 1 ½ cups sugar; 6 tablespoons water; 2 egg whites; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 1 dash salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 5 -7 cups shredded coconut

Servings: persons

1 (18 ounce) boxduncan hines moist deluxe butter recipe cake mix (or any yellow cake mix)
3 large eggs
½ cup softened butter (1 stick)
⅔ cup water
1 ½ cups sugar
6 tablespoons water
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 dash salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 -7 cups shredded coconut

1
Cake: Make cake as directed on cake mix box, using two round cake pans.
2
Allow to cool.
3
Combine cake layers.
4
Frosting: Combine first 5 ingredients in top of double broiler saucepan.
5
Beat at low speed with electric mixer about 3 seconds or until blended.
6
Place over boiling water.
7
Heat at high speed for 7 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Add vanilla and beat for 1 minute or until frosting is thick enough to spread.
10
Spread immediately on cooled cake.
11
Gently pat coconut onto frosting with your hands until cake is completely covered with coconut.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18 ounce) boxduncan hines moist deluxe butter recipe cake mix (or any yellow cake mix), 3 large eggs, ½ cup softened butter (1 stick), ⅔ cup water, and more.

Yes, So Worth It 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.

So Worth It Coconut Cake

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