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Coconut Cake III

SUBMITTED BY: Diane Y  PHOTO BY: baking_queen 

"A delicious coconut cake made from a cake mix with coconut cream cheese frosting and garnished with toasted coconut."
Coconut Cake III Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 146 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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, melted
  • 2 cups flaked coconut
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, water, eggs and oil. Blend for 4 minutes. Stir in 2 cups coconut and the chopped nuts. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch pan.
  2. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until done. Allow to cool.
  3. To Make Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting: Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter over low heat. Add 3/4 cup of the coconut and stir until browned. Dry on paper towel. Cream other 2 tablespoons butter with cream cheese. Alternately add milk and powdered sugar. Add vanilla. Stir in remaining 1-1/4 cup coconut.
  4. Spread Icing on cake and sprinkle with browned coconut.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 30, 2005 by Mrs. Cliffy 
This cake was great! I didn't even notice until after I put the cake in the oven that the cake... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 17, 2003 by DARLINGDASH 
Oh my gosh!!! This cake is wonderful. I took a couple of you alls suggestions and made a 9... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 28, 2008 by BusyMomCooking 
This recipe is amazing. I used a white cake mix instead since that always reminds me of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 10, 2003 by EMELI2 
I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he was thrilled! He LOVES coconut, and LOVED... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 5, 2005 by DIANECOOKING 
Delicious! I made the cake as recommended with the exception of nuts. It was terrific, very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 10, 2004 by calead910 
I made this cake for Easter and though It is Easter eve as of now I have to say I tasted it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 26, 2007 by Janet P. 
Great cake, Diane! I exchanged the veg.oil with the cream of coconut. I stuck with the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on may 28, 2006 by THE JULIE 
Absolutely, insanely good! I followed the recipe exactly, except I baked it in 2 9" rounds. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 12, 2006 by baking_queen 
made this cake for my mom's birthday who loves coconut and it got rave reviews from all the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 21, 2006 by SAHARA1171 
I substituted a dark chocolate cake mix, and chocolate pudding for this recipe. I also used... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Coconut Cake III

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 350

  • Total Fat: 18.1g
  • Cholesterol: 51mg
  • Sodium: 291mg
  • Total Carbs: 45g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.1g
  • Protein: 3.9g

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