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Coconut Cake made with Box Mix

Coconut Cake made with Box Mix combines simplicity with tropical flavor. It’s a deliciously moist cake topped with creamy frosting and fresh raspberries, perfect for any celebration or casual treat.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 large eggs, separated
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1 white cake mix (Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker recommended)
  • 1 small package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 45 cups powdered sugar
  • Dash of salt
  • 2 tablespoons milk or half-and-half
  • 710 oz sweetened coconut flakes
  • 12 pints fresh raspberries, washed and drained

Instructions

  • Grease and line cake pans. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form and set aside.
  • Mix yolks, sour cream, vanilla, cold water, and coconut milk. Add cake mix and pudding mix, then fold in egg whites.
  • Pour batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool cakes completely.
  • For frosting, blend butter and cream cheese, then add powdered sugar, salt, and milk until smooth.
  • Frost cooled cakes and sprinkle with coconut flakes and fresh raspberries.

Notes

Room temperature ingredients help create a better texture.
Whipping egg whites separately adds fluffiness.
Fresh coconut flakes can enhance the coconut flavor.

  • Author: Martha
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 28
  • Sodium: 250
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 42
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 4
  • Cholesterol: 80