Easy Coconut Cake (Delicious)

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist, coconut-flavored cake featuring a tender crumb topped with sweet coconut frosting, perfect for celebrations or a tropical-inspired treat that everyone will enjoy.

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Ingredients

  • 1 box cake mix (white or yellow)
  • 1 small can cream of coconut
  • 1 bag shredded coconut (for mixing and sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Bake the cake mix as directed on the box.
  2. While still warm, poke holes in the cake using a fork or skewer.
  3. Pour the cream of coconut into the holes, ensuring it is absorbed.
  4. Allow the cake to cool completely.
  5. Prepare the frosting by mixing Cool Whip with a cup of shredded coconut.
  6. Frost the cooled cake with the coconut frosting.
  7. Sprinkle remaining shredded coconut on top of the frosting.
  8. Serve and enjoy this very moist coconut cake.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

183 kcal 9% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.9g 8% DV
Total Fat 9.3g 12% DV
Carbs 22.2g 8% DV
Fiber 2.9g 10% DV
Sugar 1.9g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 179.8mg 8% DV
Potassium 158.8mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 1.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 12.3mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 1mg 1% DV
Calcium 53.3mg 4% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% 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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