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Coconut Cake

Prep Time: 15 minutes || Cook Time: 460 minutes || Total: 475 Minutes
Servings: 24 || Yields:

Ingredients

  • 1 package (2 layer) yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cups flaked coconut, divided
  • 1 tub (8oz.) Cool Whipâ„¢ topping, thawed
  • 1 can (20oz.) pineapple chunks, drained
  • 2 kiwis peeled and sliced (if desired)

Directions

  1. Prepare cake batter as directed on package and pour into a 13X9 baking pan. Bake as package directs. Cool 15 minutes. Pierce cake at 1/2'' intervals.
  2. Combine milk, sugar and 1/2 cup of the coconut in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Spoon over cake. Spread coconut to evenly cover top of cake. Cool completely.
  3. Add 1/2 cup of the remaining coconut to whipped topping. Stir gently until well blended. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup coconut.
  4. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
  5. Top with pineapple chunks and kiwi just before serving.
  6. Store any leftovers in refrigerator.

Notes

Refrigeration is included in prep time
Tags: Yellow layer cake mix, Flaked coconut, Coconut milk, Cool whip