The 17 Best Coconut Cake Recipes You Should Try
FEBRUARY 02, 2023
COCONUT CAKE
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Coconut is often used as an ingredient in desserts, and it's easy to see why. Not only does it add a subtle sweetness, but it also adds a pleasurable crunch. And when it comes to cakes, it's not just the texture that counts; it's the flavor, too!
So, if you're looking for a sweet treat that packs an extra punch of flavor, you'll want to try out one of these 17 best coconut cake recipes. From classic coconut cakes to unique creations, these recipes will bring a delicious twist to your dessert table.
Get ready to whip up a delicious and delectable coconut cake that will be the talk of the night!
Cup Cake Project
Triple Coconut Cake
I make this cake in a slow cooker and when I invert it, the top ends up being a darker brown and a little crunchy while the inside of the cake is light and very moist.
1
101
2 hr 21 min
TOTAL TIME
1014
CALORIES
$1.02
PER SERVING
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Bethcakes
Triple Coconut Rum Cake
***recipe updated 7/6/2021***
4
995
1
50 min
TOTAL TIME
819
CALORIES
$1.45
PER SERVING
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Half Baked Harvest
Lemon Coconut Naked Cake with Whipped Vanilla Buttercream.
Three soft, perfectly sweet, very moist, extra coconutty, lemon scented cake layers. Each drizzled lightly with a sweet honey lemon syrup, and then generously frosted with the most delicious whipped vanilla buttercream.
88
7,145
65
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
815
CALORIES
$1.08
PER SERVING
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The Girl Who Ate Everything
Banana Coconut Upside Down Cake
This Banana Coconut Upside Down Cake recipe has a layer of bananas and coconut with a brown sugar sauce infusing every bite. No one will know that it started with a cake mix!
1
937
9
45 min
TOTAL TIME
346
CALORIES
$0.48
PER SERVING
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Simply So Good
High Altitude Pumpkin Coconut Cake
Moist pumpkin cake with coconut topped with a light and fluffy cream cheese icing topped with more coconut.
2
6
1
652
CALORIES
$1.25
PER SERVING
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Desserts and Baking About.com
Super Easy Coconut Cake
This beautiful and delicious cake comes together quickly with the use of cake mix. The best part - you can add jelly beans!
38
45 min
TOTAL TIME
296
CALORIES
$0.55
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Tropical Coconut Cake with Dreamy Cream Cheese Frosting
This Tropical Coconut Cake with Dreamy Cream Cheese Frosting is the ultimate choice for dessert lovers. A moist, flavorful cake infused with sweetened cream of coconut is paired with a luscious, coconutty cream cheese frosting and topped with shaved coconut. A delectable treat awaits in every bite.
1
1 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
572
CALORIES
$0.87
PER SERVING
Ingredients
14 INGREDIENTS
12 SERVINGS
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup sweetened cream of coconut
1/2 cup sweetened cream of coconut
Directions
16 STEPS
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray two 9-inch cake pans with non-stick baking spray.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
3
In a large bowl, cream together sugar, softened butter, and sweetened cream of coconut using an electric mixer until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
4
Beat in egg yolks, one at a time.
5
Add vanilla and coconut extracts, and mix well.
6
With the mixer set on low, alternate between adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined.
7
In a separate bowl, beat egg whites and a pinch of salt with clean and dry beaters until they form stiff peaks.
8
Gently fold egg whites into the cake batter.
9
Evenly divide the batter between the prepared cake pans.
10
Bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes, then invert cakes onto wire racks to cool completely.
12
To prepare the frosting, beat cream cheese and room temperature butter together using an electric mixer until just combined.
13
Add sweetened cream of coconut, vanilla extract, and coconut extract; beat to combine.
14
Gradually add powdered sugar until all ingredients are smooth and well combined.
15
Frost cooled cakes, then sprinkle shredded coconut all over and press gently so that it adheres.
16
Store the cake in the fridge until serving time.
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Completely Delicious
Southern Coconut Cake
This southern coconut layer cake has light and tender coconut cake layers, a creamy coconut filling, and coconut cream cheese frosting. It's a coconut lover's dream come true!
131
313
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
1082
CALORIES
$1.15
PER SERVING
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Liv For Cake
Coconut Cake
This moist and delicious coconut cake recipe is infused with natural coconut flavor throughout.
28
2 hr 35 min
TOTAL TIME
700
CALORIES
$0.74
PER SERVING
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Souvlaki for the Soul
Mango Coconut Cake
This tropical-inspired Mango Coconut Cake is like summer vacation on a plate. Made with chewy coconut flakes, fresh mango purée, and a sticky sweet-tart passionfruit glaze - this cake has it all. It's moist, light, refreshing, and delicious!
7
48
71
55 min
TOTAL TIME
348
CALORIES
$0.77
PER SERVING
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The Mindful Hapa
Chocolate Coconut Cake
Chocolate cake layered with dark chocolate coconut bars and a thick coconut cream frosting on top. This cake is soft, moist, and fluffy with the chewy coconut bars in the center of every bite ... so delicious!
55
40 min
TOTAL TIME
782
CALORIES
$1.83
PER SERVING
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Inspired by Charm
Strawberry Coconut Cake
This Strawberry Coconut Cake is a delicious and easy-to-fix dessert that's perfect for summer. Made from a box cake mix plus fresh strawberries and coconut, it's a cake anyone can create and everyone will enjoy.
1
3,666
53
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
919
CALORIES
$1.97
PER SERVING
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Smart Little Cookie
Orange Ricotta Coconut Cake
Sweet, moist and with a refreshing citrus flavor, this Orange Ricotta Coconut Cake is the perfect dessert choice for any occasion.
6
36
55 min
TOTAL TIME
523
CALORIES
$0.40
PER SERVING
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The Stay At Home Chef
Homemade Coconut Cake
This Coconut Cake Recipe is made from scratch and full of bold coconut flavor and topped off with a coconut cream cheese frosting. This is the kind of cake that will wow everyone in the room!
33
116.1k
21.7k
40 min
TOTAL TIME
806
CALORIES
$0.94
PER SERVING
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Tastes Better from Scratch
Coconut Cake with Pineapple Filling
The most AMAZING Coconut Cake, with layers of tender, moist coconut cake, fresh pineapple filling, and whipped coconut cream cheese frosting that all pair together perfectly.
524
141.3k
17.4k
5 hr
TOTAL TIME
691
CALORIES
$1.08
PER SERVING
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Sugar Salt and Magic
Coconut and Raspberry Cake
With ribbons of raspberry and a soft, fluffy coconut flavour, this coconut and raspberry cake is perfect for morning or afternoon tea. The crunchy streusel topping takes this buttery loaf cake will be love at first bite.
1
30
1 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
691
CALORIES
$1.42
PER SERVING
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Tatyanas Everyday Food
Raffaello Coconut Cake
Amazing coconut cake recipe, inspired by Raffaello chocolate truffles! Made with coconut cake layers and coconut buttercream!
2
24
2 hr
TOTAL TIME
530
CALORIES
$0.81
PER SERVING
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