Super Moist Coconut Cake

Prep: 30 min Cuisine: American

A luscious, moist coconut cake featuring layers of buttery cake infused with sweet coconut and topped with cool whipped cream, perfect for celebrations and coconut lovers alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1 Duncan Hines butter cake mix
  • 1 (16 oz.) sour cream
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 packages frozen coconut, thawed

Instructions

  1. Bake the cake according to the package directions and allow it to cool.
  2. Mix sour cream, sugar, and thawed coconut together to create the frosting.
  3. Remove 1 cup of the sour cream mixture and fold it into Cool Whip to make the topping.
  4. Split the cooled cake into 4 layers using thread or a cake divider.
  5. Spread the sour cream mixture between the first three layers.
  6. Place the fourth layer on top of the assembled layers.
  7. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the Cool Whip mixture.
  8. Store the cake in a Tupperware container in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before serving.
  9. The cake will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

356 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.1g 4% DV
Total Fat 33.5g 43% DV
Carbs 13.6g 5% DV
Fiber 3.4g 12% DV
Sugar 1.7g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 42.5mg 2% DV
Potassium 183mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 77.3mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 18.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.9mg 11% DV
Calcium 40.8mg 3% DV
Iron 0.8mg 4% DV

* % 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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