Reviewed: Apr. 20, 2009

Did I do something wrong?? Macaroon? WRONG, tastes nothing like macaroons, and It did not taste very well. I could hardly taste the coconut in the center. Maybe You should double the filling, to try and save it I used cream cheese frosting, and toasted coconut. Dont think I will make again.

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Roseville, California, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 13, 2009

This is delicious - even better than the Bundt cake mixes I remember. I do recommend using a stand mixer for this recipe. This batter is extremely because of the pudding mix. I used Satiny Chocolate Glaze from this site as a topping. Amazing!

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Pam-3BoysMama

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Monroeville, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: New Castle, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2009

Just something I came up with for the filling to make it much easier and it is so good. Mix 3 cups of coconut, 1 can sweetened condensed milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

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Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2008

Beautiful presentation, and cake. It was fun to make and deliciously enjoyed by all. Thank you. I did use the Easy Chocolate Bundt Cake Glaze by TUNISIANSWIFE on top :)>

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Victoria

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Houma, Louisiana, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2008

This was an okay recipe. It wasn't nearly as sweet as I expected it to be (I didn't add any kind of topping). I was mostly disappointed in the coconut mix on the inside. It wasn't creamy like I expected it to be. I might try this again one day.

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Daniellers

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Reviewed: Sep. 7, 2008

I made this cake for a work party of my husband's that I wasn't able to go to. I often send cakes to work with him, so I was specifically asked to make a 'chocolate macaroon cake.' The only problem I had with the cake was that it started to rise too fast and furiously and I almost lost it over the top of my pan. I turned the oven down to 325 (which is what I usually bake cakes at, anyway) and it calmed down enough to stay put. For the glaze, I melted prepared chocolate frosting and added coconut and almond flavoring.I garnished the cake with toasted coconut and chopped toasted almonds. The verdict: H reported back that the cake was "awesome" and "better than the macaroon cake from Larry's Market Bakery." So thanks!

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SunnyByrd

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 17, 2008

The cake was ok. I didn't put an chocolate drizzle on it and I think I should have. It was average...don't know if I'll make it again.

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Reviewed: Sep. 29, 2007

Great cake, especially considering it begins with a mix. I had to hunt to find an easy recipe that used ingredients at hand because I didn't want to spend a lot of time and I didn't want to go to the store. I'm glad I found this one. The cake is moist and the coconut filling tastes good, though I wish it was a teeny bit sweeter (like Mounds and Almond Joy). Moist enough not to need frosting, though I used a chocolate glaze on mine.

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chellebelle

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Olympia, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 25, 2007

It was a little dry. The coconut filling texture wasn't quite right with flaked coconut. If the coconut was shredded finer I think this would have worked a lot better. Also I would not flour the pan again, greasing the pan with shortening is sufficient.

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Shezzza

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Home Town: Brentwood, New York, USA

Living In: East Islip, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2006

good cake my son loved

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sabrina

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Reviewed: May 4, 2006

Great cake! I'm not usually a fan of cake mixes, but I was in a hurry, and need something to bring to a last min. dinner party. Everyone loved it, and people wanted the recipe. (I didn't give it out though cuz I was a little embarrased I used a mix! *LoL*) Anyway, super tasty!

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Chelsey Wolnowski

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Living In: Queen Charlotte, British Columbia, Canada

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Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2005

I made this cake because I thought it would be like the old version, but I did not care for it. It was way to moist. I don't know where I went wrong. The coconut center didn't stay in the center, By the way, is there a difference in a angel food cake pan and a bundt cake pan. I didn't have the bundt cake one. I was hoping for such a great cake. I must have done something wrong. Maybe I should have left out the pudding.

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Lore

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Home Town: Killeen, Texas, USA

Living In: Blackwell, Missouri, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 14, 2005

I was a little disappointed with this one. The bundt cake itself was pretty tasty, but just a little dry. I used the Satiny Chocolate Glaze recipe to top it off, and that helped the cake a bit. As for the coconut filling, it was just totally dry and bland. I may as well have dug a tunnel through the cake and stuffed coconut through it (no, I didn't use old coconut). I guess I was expecting a consistency more like the coconut in an Almond Joy or a macaroon...I just didn't find that here. All in all, I thought that the cake's taste was just okay. To end on a good note, it does have an attractive presentation!

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Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2005

I thought this was good. I like the coconut center to be a little more cake like. This center is like eating a macaoon. Very chewy center. My children loved it. I also made this recipe into cupcakes, which were different and cute. Next time, I am going to use the recipe that is from scratch on this site. Although I'd still use the cakemix*makes it moist) I like the center much better. Trust me on that one.

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Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2005

Great cake, and easy, too! I added a glaze to the top (1 Tbl. milk + 1 cup sifted powdered sugar), but it would be fine without it, too. Thanks for the recipe!

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KRANEY

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Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 2, 2004

Made this for my extended family and the coconut lovers raved.

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RONDARAE

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Home Town: Topeka, Kansas, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 22, 2004

it was ok I still like the old bundt mix recepie better the coconut mix in the middle was much creamier, this coconut mix seemed dry and stiff

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HONEYMELO

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Home Town: Fall River, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: Brownsburg, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2004

tHIS RECIPE CAME OUT GREAT! I MADE IT FORMY BOYFRIEND FOR VALENTINE'S DAY AND HE LOVED IT! SO DID I, ACTUALLY.... I JUST USED STORE-BOUGHT FROSTING. IT TURNED OUT MOIST AND DELICIOUS!

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Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2004

I made this for my daughter's birthday & it did not disappoint. This brought back memories of the bundt cakes I had as a child...I omitted the pudding by using a cake mix with the pudding already in it & it turned out great...I also made a glaze of 2 cups icing sugar,1 Tbsp.butter,2 Tbsp. milk,1 tsp. vanilla & 2 Tbsp. cocoa..

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