Easy Orange Coconut Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A vibrant orange coconut cake featuring moist layers soaked in orange syrup, topped with fluffy frosting and shredded coconut, perfect for celebrations or tropical-themed gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 box Duncan Hines orange cake mix
  • 1 box vanilla Jell-O instant pudding
  • 1/4 cup Wesson oil
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 can shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Blend the cake mix, pudding mix, Wesson oil, egg yolks, egg white, and cold water together for 3 minutes.
  2. Pour the batter into 3 greased 9-inch layer pans.
  3. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes, or until the cake draws away from the pan and the top is springy to touch.
  4. Mix the orange juice and sugar; let it set while the cake is baking.
  5. Soak each cake layer with the orange juice and sugar mixture.
  6. Cover all 3 layers with Seven Minute Frosting and sprinkle with shredded coconut.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

544 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.6g 27% DV
Total Fat 25.2g 32% DV
Carbs 53.9g 20% DV
Fiber 4.5g 16% DV
Sugar 7g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 305.8mg 13% DV
Potassium 477.3mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 641.3mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 138.8mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 17.5mg 19% DV
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 199mg 15% DV
Iron 4mg 22% DV
Contains Egg

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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