So for the cake part you can feel free to use a boxed white cake mix i do most of the time.
Recipe for icebox coconut cake.
If you want a more intense coconut flavor add a teaspoon or two of coconut extract.
Any cakes made with butter frosting and cream fillings should be covered and refrigerated.
Because lets be honest the show stopper here is the amazing flavor of the icing and what s between the layers soaking into the cake.
Bake in 2 cake layers and cool.
But i also love to use my everyday wedding cake recipe because it s just as easy as a box mix.
This is the first recipe i ve.
Wasn t a from scratch baker that was my other grandma and this cake starts with a boxed cake mix but you doctor it up by skipping.
I personally like my coconut cream poke cake cold so i serve it cold.
I had some coconut in my fridge that needed to be used and this is what i came up with.
This should be kept in the refrigerator and will keep up to a week.
Up angel food cake into small pieces.
Like from a box.
This coconut cake recipe has cream on the cake and butter in the frosting.
When cool slice cakes crosswise to make four layers.
Now mix the 1 2 c mixture with the whipped topping.
Spoon 2 cups of the mixture into large bowl.
Spread the rest between layers.
However if you like yours served at room temperature set it out 20 minutes before serving.
Spread filling between layers.
There s no shame in my game.
Mix the cake mix according to directions on box.
Top with 1 cup fresh coconut.
I started making this coconut cake years ago after coming across a recipe in a book called the cake mix doctor by anne byrn.
I did not have a can of cream of coconut in my pantry but i did have a can of coconut milk.
In medium bowl stir together 2 cups of the coconut the sugar and sour cream.
Set aside 1 2 c of this mixture for later use.
Ice about 2 hours before serving.
Mix 2 packages fresh frozen coconut with the sour cream and sugar.
Make a custard of milk.
Spread on top and sides.
Spread final layer on top of cake.
Stir in whipped topping coconut extract and 1 cup of the remaining coconut.
Try putting your coconut in a food processor or blender if you prefer a smoother textured cupcake.
This cake was delicious.
A white cake recipe with a coconut twist.
Coconut cake is a southern tradition just like this hummingbird cake and i love my grandma s version when i was grown and on my own this was one of the first recipes i called her up and asked for along with her broccoli casserole recipe yum.
I combined the coconut milk with the condensed milk in a microwave safe bowl and the mixture was a bit runny so i added a bit of cornstarch about 3 4t and simmered the 2 ingredients in the microwave for about 4 min stirring after 2 min to thicken it a bit.
Baking doesn t always have to be all sifting and measuring.
The next day bake cake mix according to directions on package.
