Three-Day Coconut Cake

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

A rich, coconut-flavored layered cake with creamy filling and topping, perfect for special occasions or coconut lovers seeking a sweet, indulgent dessert.

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Ingredients

  • 1 package white cake mix (2 layers)
  • 2 packages frozen coconut (8 oz. each)
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 16 oz. whipped topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare and bake the white cake mix using package directions for two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Remove the cakes from the pans and cool completely on wire racks.
  3. Split each cake layer into halves horizontally to make four layers.
  4. Mix the frozen coconut, sour cream, and sugar in a bowl.
  5. Measure and reserve 1/2 cup of the coconut mixture.
  6. Spread the remaining coconut mixture between the cake layers.
  7. Mix the reserved coconut mixture with the whipped topping.
  8. Spread the coconut topping over the top and sides of the cake.
  9. Chill, covered, for 3 days before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

263 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.3g 9% DV
Total Fat 15g 19% DV
Carbs 29.8g 11% DV
Fiber 3.7g 13% DV
Sugar 9g 18% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 325.3mg 14% DV
Potassium 208.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 2.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 19.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.9mg 11% DV
Calcium 58.5mg 5% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% 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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