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Coconut Cake III

SUBMITTED BY: Diane Y PHOTO BY: baking_queen

"A delicious coconut cake made from a cake mix with coconut cream cheese frosting and garnished with toasted coconut."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 122 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 1/3 cups water
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 cups flaked coconut
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, water, eggs and oil. Blend for 4 minutes. Stir in 2 cups coconut and the chopped nuts. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch pan.
  2. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until done. Allow to cool.
  3. To Make Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting: Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter over low heat. Add 3/4 cup of the coconut and stir until browned. Dry on paper towel. Cream other 2 tablespoons butter with cream cheese. Alternately add milk and powdered sugar. Add vanilla. Stir in remaining 1-1/4 cup coconut.
  4. Spread Icing on cake and sprinkle with browned coconut.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2005 by Mrs. Cliffy
This cake was great! I didn't even notice until after I put the cake in the oven that the cake... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2003 by DARLINGDASH
Oh my gosh!!! This cake is wonderful. I took a couple of you alls suggestions and made a 9... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2003 by EMELI2
I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he was thrilled! He LOVES coconut, and LOVED... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2005 by DIANECOOKING
Delicious! I made the cake as recommended with the exception of nuts. It was terrific, very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2007 by Janet P.
Great cake, Diane! I exchanged the veg.oil with the cream of coconut. I stuck with the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2006 by THE JULIE
Absolutely, insanely good! I followed the recipe exactly, except I baked it in 2 9" rounds. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2004 by calead910
I made this cake for Easter and though It is Easter eve as of now I have to say I tasted it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2006 by baking_queen
made this cake for my mom's birthday who loves coconut and it got rave reviews from all the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2005 by cook from no. va.
I make this with just a couple of changes; I omit the nuts and add seedless rasberry jam as a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2003 by MSWORLD007
DELICIOUS! I used my mom's from scratch yellow cake recipe instead of a mix, but I kept... MORE

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