As a caterer, I have probably made this coconut cake 724 times…and all 724 times, it was an unbelievable hit! Many times, after serving this cake, guests have come up to me and said, “I typically don’t like coconut but this is wonderful….can I have the recipe?”
So after many requests, here it is.
WARNING! If you serve this at a dinner party or take it to a pot luck….you will be like a rock star. People will chant your name and ask for your autograph and throw their undergarments at your feet…well, not really but they will want to be your new best
friend 😉
Cream Of Coconut Cake
1 box yellow cake mix (baked as directed)
1 can cream of coconut (found in the mixed drink isle)
1 can Eagle Brand condensed milk
1 12 oz. tub of Cool Whip
1 bag flaked coconut
Bake the cake mix in a 9×13 dish according to directions. While still warm punch holes in the cake (this will help the yumminess to sink in!)
In a small bowl mix the cream of coconut and cond. milk and pour over warm cake. allow cake to cool completely.
Once the cake has had time to cool spread the cool whip on and then top it with the flaked coconut. Keep refrigerated.
LAYERED CAKE VERSION
This is the same delicious recipe, it’s just prepared a little different.
After the batter is made according to box directions, divide the batter evenly into three round or square cake pans that have been sprayed with baking spray and lightly floured. Bake according to directions. Once the cake is done, place on a wire rack to cool. When they are cool enough to handle, take them out of the pan and put the cake rounds on cookie sheets. Now is the time to poke holes on the cakes and pour the cream of coconut mixture over each one until it is all gone and the cakes are throughly saturated. Let this soak in over night in the refrigerator. It’s important to let it get cold so it won’t fall apart when assembling the cake.
When your ready to assemble your cake, put your first layer on a cake plate, spread a thin layer, about an 1/8 of an inch, of cool whip and sprinkle some coconut on top of that. Repeat this process two more times, ending with a nice think layer of cool whip all over the cake (just like icing) then gently, using your hands, pat the coconut on the cake until it is totally covered. 
The finished product is BEAUTIFUL!
You’re done! That’s it! See, easy and delicious. Now give it a whirl and wow your friends. Happy baking!
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What is Cream of Coconut and where do you find it?
ok, it is in a small can about the size of a soup can but taller and you can find it where the mixed drinks and mixed drink supplies are sold. At wal-mart it is by where the pop is sold. Good luck!
Got it! Thanks for the coaching!
awsome!! Good luck!
This cake is DELICIOUS! I took it to a family gathering and everyone was fighting over the last couple of pieces. I am not kidding…they were fighting! LOL I know one of my sons had 3 pieces and my youngest daughter told her Nana that she only had one piece and deserved to have at least half of the last piece. Needless to say, there were several people who just heard how good the cake was!
good job Jackie!!!! So glad they liked it!
I hate you! I hate you! I hate you! =0) Not really but I made your coconut cake and it was AWSOME!!! But that means I’ll probably eat the whole thing and not be able to have sweets for 6 months. I love the blog.
I’m Michelle Loehmanns mom.
that is so funny!!! You do know that hate is a sin, right? So glad you tried it and it was so good. Thanks for reading!
1 can cream of coconut, what are the ounces in the can?
At Walmart all I find is a bottle that is 21 ounces, which sounds like alot.
Have already had a slice you made & it was great. Now I want to make it.
Thanks….
I noticed that last few times at Wal mart that they had changed the brand of cream of coconut which changed the size which was an 8oz can….why can’t they just leave well enough alone?? Anyway, just use the bottle but not all of it. I just guessed at the amount, it will not make any difference if you use more or less than intended amount. Thanks for asking and happy eating??