Yellow Cake With Coconut
A moist and flavorful yellow cake infused with coconut, topped with a creamy Cool Whip layer and extra coconut flakes. Perfect for tropical-inspired celebrations or a delightful dessert for coconut lovers, this cake combines sweet, creamy, and coconutty flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Bake the yellow cake mix as directed in a 9 x 13-inch pan.
- Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes.
- Bring milk, sugar, coconut juice or extract, and 1/2 cup coconut to a boil.
- Use a utility fork to poke holes all over the cooled cake.
- Pour the hot coconut mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
- Let the cake cool completely then top with Cool Whip topping and 1/2 cup coconut flakes.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
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).