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11 coconut cake with cream cheese frosting

Coconut Cake With Cream Cheese Coconut Frosting

Moist and flavorful coconut cake topped with a creamy homemade cream cheese coconut frosting. Easy to make and perfect for coconut lovers!
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Course: Dessert
Keyword: Coconut Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting, Easy Recipe, Coconut Dessert
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 8 oz coconut milk or cream of coconut
  • 1 1/2 tsp coconut extract
  • 1 cup sour cream

Frosting

  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 tsp coconut extract (optional)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 oz coconut milk
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1-2 cups shredded coconut for garnishing

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, coconut extract, vegetable oil, coconut milk, and sour cream. Beat with an electric mixer for 4 minutes.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
  • In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, coconut extract, and coconut milk until creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and beat until smooth.
  • Generously frost the cooled cake and sprinkle shredded coconut on top.

Notes

Store any leftovers of this cake in the refrigerator to maintain freshness. Cover it tightly to prevent the frosting from drying out.
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