Coconut Cake

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My girlfriend had us for a lobster dinner & this cake was the dessert. OMG so delicious. Almost better than the lobster. LOL. I could have this cake for breakfast, lunch...read more

posted by

a cook

on 3/5/2012

time

prep:

15 min

total:

7 hr 45 min

servings

total:

24 servings

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what you need

pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix

1-1/2

cups milk

1/2

cup sugar

cups BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, divided

tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks, drained

kiwis, peeled, sliced

Make It

PREPARE cake batter and bake in 13x9-inch baking pan as directed on package. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Pierce cake with large fork at 1/2-inch intervals.

COMBINE milk, sugar and 1/2 cup of the coconut in medium saucepan. Bring to boil on medium heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Spoon over warm cake; spread coconut to evenly cover top of cake. Cool completely.

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. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Top with pineapple and kiwi just before serving. Store leftover cake in refrigerator.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Prepare as directed, using fat-free milk and COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping.

Note

Recipe can also be prepared using a yellow cake mix with pudding in the mix.

How to Thaw COOL WHIP

Place unopened 8-oz. tub in refrigerator for 4 hours. Do not thaw in microwave.

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a cook

posted:12/21/2004

This cake is awesome! Made it for a party on Sat after reading everyone's rave reviews about it and it is definitely a keeper! This cake is so unbelievably moist, it melts in your mouth. You have got to try this cake!

Mom2616

posted:11/3/2004

This is the best coconut cake there is. I have made this recipe a couple of times and always get rave reviews. It is so moist and delicious!

a cook

posted:10/10/2004

This cake was very good, and very moist! This will be a good addition to any recipe collection.

Dossie Barnes

posted:12/22/2003

a cook

posted:7/15/2003

this is the best coconut cake recipe I have found very moist and it has a excellent coconut taste!

a cook

posted:4/13/2003

This was a very easy cake to make. I made it for a celebration at work and everyone loved it! It is a moist, not too sweet cake.

a cook

posted:2/23/2003

This is an excellent recipe and I can't wait to make it again!

a cook

posted:12/28/2002

This was the best coconut cake I've ever had. I made it for my daughter's birthday and I got rave reviews. My mother-in-law said, 'I could eat the whole cake' I will definitely make it again and again. Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ytkathy4

posted:12/10/2002

this Recipe is a winner with out coconut rest is good for Dessert or any time.

a cook

posted:9/23/2002

This is a wonderful cake, I found it on the back of a package of coconut 23 years ago and have really missed it over the years. I highly recommend this yummy cake!