Makes:
12 servings
Total Time:
1 hr 30 min
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Category:
Desserts
Sub Category: Cakes
what you need
- 1 French vanilla cake mix
- 1 can cream of coconut, divided
- 1 tub (8 oz.) Cool Whip
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup sweetened flake coconut, divided
make it
Prepare cake mix as directed on box using 9x13-inch pan. Cool slightly and pour 1/2 can of cream of coconut over cake. Set aside and allow to cool completely.
Mix Cool Whip, cream cheese, 1/2 can cream of coconut and beat until creamy and fluffy. Add powdered sugar and 1/2 cup coconut and mix thouroughly. Spread Cool Whip mixture over cooled cake and refrigerate.
In a skillet (I prefer cast iron), toast remaining coconut until lightly browned and sprinkle on top of cake.
Notes
* For a little different flavor, you can add a little rum to the frosting.
