Bake in 2 cake layers and cool.
Recipe for icebox coconut cake.
Mix 2 packages fresh frozen coconut with the sour cream and sugar.
Spread filling between layers.
Try putting your coconut in a food processor or blender if you prefer a smoother textured cupcake.
Spoon 2 cups of the mixture into large bowl.
This cake was delicious.
The next day bake cake mix according to directions on package.
Wasn t a from scratch baker that was my other grandma and this cake starts with a boxed cake mix but you doctor it up by skipping.
This is the first recipe i ve.
I personally like my coconut cream poke cake cold so i serve it cold.
Set aside 1 2 c of this mixture for later use.
This should be kept in the refrigerator and will keep up to a week.
Spread on top and sides.
Spread final layer on top of cake.
Now mix the 1 2 c mixture with the whipped topping.
However if you like yours served at room temperature set it out 20 minutes before serving.
Any cakes made with butter frosting and cream fillings should be covered and refrigerated.
A white cake recipe with a coconut twist.
Baking doesn t always have to be all sifting and measuring.
Spread the rest between layers.
Because lets be honest the show stopper here is the amazing flavor of the icing and what s between the layers soaking into the cake.
I started making this coconut cake years ago after coming across a recipe in a book called the cake mix doctor by anne byrn.
Ice about 2 hours before serving.
Mix the cake mix according to directions on box.
Top with 1 cup fresh coconut.
Cake mixes are wonderful things and can be a girl s.
Yes you heard right.
Make a custard of milk.
So for the cake part you can feel free to use a boxed white cake mix i do most of the time.
There s no shame in my game.
I did not have a can of cream of coconut in my pantry but i did have a can of coconut milk.
Like from a box.
Stir in whipped topping coconut extract and 1 cup of the remaining coconut.
Split into 4 layers.
When cool slice cakes crosswise to make four layers.
But i also love to use my everyday wedding cake recipe because it s just as easy as a box mix.
If you want a more intense coconut flavor add a teaspoon or two of coconut extract.
Coconut cake is a southern tradition just like this hummingbird cake and i love my grandma s version when i was grown and on my own this was one of the first recipes i called her up and asked for along with her broccoli casserole recipe yum.
This coconut cake recipe has cream on the cake and butter in the frosting.
I combined the coconut milk with the condensed milk in a microwave safe bowl and the mixture was a bit runny so i added a bit of cornstarch about 3 4t and simmered the 2 ingredients in the microwave for about 4 min stirring after 2 min to thicken it a bit.
