Coconut Cake Recipes

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Coconut Cream Dream Cake

3 reviews

This pretty four-layer cake is easy to make with an instant pudding filling and 7-minute frosting. "It tastes like coconut cream pie, so it's like getting the best of two desserts in one," writes Pamela Shank of Parkersburg, West Virginia.

TIP: Prepare the remaining pudding according to package directions for a quick and easy dessert.

Black Walnut Coconut Cake

7 reviews

I’ve been making cakes for over 60 years, and this is one of my favorites. I’m often asked to bring...


Snowflake Cake

There will be a flurry of fuss when our eye-catching cake appears on your holiday table. Have fun fashioning snowflakes...


Coconut Chiffon Cake

Toasted coconut adds visual appeal to this tall and impressive cake. With an airy texture and heavenly coconut-ginger flavor,it's a...


Coconut Tres Leches Cupcakes

2 reviews

Three types of milk wonderfully moisten these cupcakes. Toasted coconut on top adds an elegant touch. —Taste of Home Test...

White Chocolate Fluffy Cake

5 reviews

A former co-worker shared the recipe for this decadent cake. I fell in love with it. Forget the calorie count...


Sad Cake

Sad is such a misnomer for the name. The simple-to-make cake—it takes only 10 minutes to mix up—is sweet, chewy...


Coconut Dream Cake

My friends and family love this beautiful cake. I keep it refrigerated before serving to keep it moist and sweet....


Cherry-Coconut Chocolate Torte

This torte reminds me of two favorite treats: chocolate covered cherries and old-fashioned Cherry Mash candy bars. —Dian Hicks Carlson,...


Coconut Citrus Layer Cake

1 review

Make a showstopper holiday treat: tender white cake layered with tangy grapefruit curd and topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting....


Coconut Dream Cupcakes

3 reviews

My daughter, Elizabeth, came up with this incredible recipe. The cream cheese in the middle is a fun surprise when...


Pistachio and Coconut Cake

2 reviews

This coconut cake is good any time of the year, but the color is perfect for St. Patrick's Day. The...


Chocolate-Coconut Angel Cupcakes

1 review

My guests are never satisfied with just one of these, but that's OK because they are so light. The meringue-like...

Aloha Cupcakes

3 reviews

A friend asked me to make a coconut and pineapple cupcake for a gathering she was hosting. Everyone agreed that...


Pina Colada Tube Cake

15 reviews

We named this a “pina colada” cake because it has coconut, pineapple and rum. It’s a soothing finish at the...


Pina Colada Icebox Cake

20 reviews

This icebox cake has all the flavors of a pina colada. It takes just one bite to escape to a...


German Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

2 reviews

German chocolate tres leches cake combines two delicious cake recipes into one decadent, tender and creamy dessert.


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Coconut Cake

104 reviews

Our three-layer coconut cake recipe packs plenty of tropical vibes with its sweet coconut flavor and a decadent, creamy frosting.


White Chocolate Coconut Cake

29 reviews

This eye-catching cake is my own creation. The white "snowball" look makes it the perfect choice for a holiday celebration....


Easter Basket Cupcakes

1 review

My mother and I would make these when I was growing up, and I had just as much fun sharing...


Favorite Coconut Cake

12 reviews

When I need an impressive dessert for a special occasion, this is the recipe I turn to. My guests are...


Lemon-Filled Coconut Cake

14 reviews

One of my coworkers brought this cake to a luncheon almost 40 years ago. It was so delicious that I...

Coconut Pecan Cupcakes

19 reviews

Pecan lovers have lots to cheer about with these flavorful cupcakes. I created the recipe for my best friend, Ann,...


Lemon Coconut Cupcakes

5 reviews

Lemon plus coconut equals big smiles in this cupcake equation. These zesty gems are a hit with my family, friends...


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Raspberry Coconut Cake

10 reviews

A bite of this stunning raspberry coconut cake might just remind you of a beloved childhood snack cake.