Coconut Cake And Nuts

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A rich, tropical-flavored coconut cake layered with sweet cream, chopped nuts, and fluffy Cool Whip, perfect for celebrations and dessert lovers craving a decadent treat.

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Ingredients

  • 1 large tub Cool Whip
  • 1 package yellow cake mix
  • 1 can cream of coconut
  • 1 can Eagle Brand milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Bake the yellow cake mix in a square pan according to package instructions.
  2. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool slightly.
  3. While the cake is still hot, punch holes all over the top with a fork.
  4. Pour Eagle Brand milk evenly over the hot cake.
  5. Spread cream of coconut over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
  6. Sprinkle chopped nuts evenly over the top of the cake.
  7. Place the cake in the refrigerator and chill until fully cooled and the flavors meld.
  8. Once chilled, spread a large tub of Cool Whip over the top of the cake.
  9. Sprinkle with Angel Flake coconut for garnish and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

356 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.4g 11% DV
Total Fat 12.3g 16% DV
Carbs 57.2g 21% DV
Fiber 0.5g 2% DV
Sugar 11.5g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 271.5mg 12% DV
Potassium 297.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 3.3mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 61mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 4mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 180.3mg 14% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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