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Coconut Cream Cake

Duncan Hines® Recipe

Coconut Cream Cake

Hands-On Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Servings: Makes 12 to 16 servings.
Rating: 20 Discussions
Recipe Description
Enjoy a tropical dessert with sweet, flakey coconut, Duncan Hines Classic White Cake and Creamy Home-Style Classic Vanilla Frosting.
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Ingredients Baking Instructions

Cake:

Frosting:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. For cake, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water and oil in large bowl. Beat at low speed with electric mixer until moistened. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in 1/3 cup coconut. Divide into pans.
  3. Bake at 350°F for 32 to 37 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool following package directions.
  4. Fill and frost cake. Sprinkle with remaining coconut. Refrigerate until ready to serve.


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donnacook1
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donnacook1 (1 discussion) on Mar 26, 2013 at 07:29 PM
Do I put dry pudding mix in dry or as pudding
danilda
Comment by: danilda (no discussions) on Mar 28, 2013 at 12:17 PM
You put it in dry.

mavette59
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mavette59 (1 discussion) on May 7, 2012 at 09:39 AM
Made this for the 1st time and it was fantastic. I added 1/2 cup of oil, 1 1/4 cups of water and 1tsp coconut extract. For the fgrosting I used CoolWhip with toasted coconut on top. Will be added to my family cookbook.
bellagosa1
Comment by: bellagosa1 (no discussions) on Aug 9, 2012 at 03:58 PM
So did you add those measurements on top of what the recipe says or used that instead of? Also, did you add the coconut extract instead of the flaked coconut?

eeller375@btes.tv
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eeller375@btes.tv (1 discussion) on Feb 18, 2012 at 05:07 PM
How long would you bake if you used a bundt pan?

2dogs4me
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2dogs4me (1 discussion) on Dec 7, 2011 at 06:40 PM
Added marshmell. creme and powered sugar with coconut. for a homemade icing. Usually add 2 to 1 in the measurements. less cream and more sugar. Also add some evaporated milk or use coffee creamer for the liquid. Use small amounts. Teaspoons at a time until you get to a spreading form. You will know.

Lucy mae
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Lucy mae (1 discussion) on Jul 31, 2011 at 02:39 PM
I also use coconut extract and 7 minute frosting very good not to sweet. I left out the coconut as my husband doesn't like the crunch.
craftywoman
Comment by: craftywoman (no discussions) on Sep 25, 2011 at 10:39 AM
I found mine at Food Lion, our local grocery store. Have you looked in the pudding section??

cmorley50
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cmorley50 (4 discussions) on Jan 14, 2011 at 04:42 AM
where can you even find coconut cream pudding mix? I've never seen that on the supermarket shelf.
hotdiva2009
Comment by: hotdiva2009 (no discussions) on Jan 18, 2011 at 01:46 AM
I bought my coconut creme instant pudding mix from walmart here in Rome, GA. I bought plenty to keep on hand.
Slipper
Comment by: Slipper (no discussions) on Jun 15, 2011 at 03:12 PM
Jell-o pudding has that flavor. here where I live, Wal Mart has it in instant.
hofmla
Comment by: hofmla (no discussions) on Sep 3, 2011 at 03:42 PM
I found it at a Super Wal-Mart. Grabbed the last two boxes!!
nmopas2911
Comment by: nmopas2911 (no discussions) on Dec 12, 2011 at 08:32 AM
I too found this at my Walmart... I would try Target also, if your walmart doesn't have it.
DLynch
Comment by: DLynch (no discussions) on Feb 7, 2012 at 01:46 PM
I had a hard time finding it too. Finally found it at Hannaford's Supermarket - don't know if you have one of those.
R91355
Comment by: R91355 (no discussions) on Apr 18, 2012 at 10:22 AM
I could not find it in any of our supermarkets that used to carry it - it just disappeared. I FINALLY found it at our SUPER Walmart store.

mayflower1620
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mayflower1620 (1 discussion) on Dec 23, 2010 at 02:11 PM
Could not find the coconut pudding, I used vanilla and put some coconut extract in it. Came out delicious!
hotdiva2009
Comment by: hotdiva2009 (no discussions) on Jan 18, 2011 at 01:47 AM
Walmart should have it. I bought mine last year during the holiday season.
SoulWings
Comment by: SoulWings (no discussions) on Feb 18, 2011 at 12:18 PM
I coudn't find coconut pudding either so I used lemon. The batter was thick and I did add more coconut to batter than 1/3 cup. It's in the oven now and I hope it comes out okay. I might poke holes and drizzle liquer or brandy very sparingly. I'm thinking of making cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar frosting with some whipped cream. We shall see...I'll post results when I receive comments from my family. This is my first post.

MrsSCPO
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MrsSCPO (2 discussions) on Dec 16, 2010 at 02:19 PM
love this recipe!! after cake was baked, i poked some holes into the layers and then added some coconut rum and then sprinked some toasted coconut sugar. also added coconut rum and extract to the frosting..... everyone loved it! (forgot to rate the first one :) )
DotLyndon
Comment by: DotLyndon (no discussions) on Dec 5, 2012 at 06:29 PM
What a great idea! Will try it next time!

MrsSCPO
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MrsSCPO (2 discussions) on Dec 16, 2010 at 02:19 PM
love this recipe!! after cake was baked, i poked some holes into the layers and then added some coconut rum and then sprinked some toasted coconut sugar. also added coconut rum and extract to the frosting..... everyone loved it!

Mountainwoman
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Mountainwoman (1 discussion) on Jun 5, 2010 at 09:14 PM
This is a wonderful cake. Try adding my twist to the receipe. One heaping tablespon of Hellmans Mayo and 1 tsp of pure Mexico vanilla and, I promise it is the best thing you ever laid a lip on honey.

Mountainwoman

facheesey2003
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facheesey2003 (1 discussion) on Mar 13, 2010 at 10:16 PM
I actually haven't tried this recipe yet, but I had a suggestion. Instead of using coconut milk to add to the cake mix, use coconut flavor. I did a cake similar at Thanksgiving and it was wonderful. Taste just like coconut, without the coconut flakes which I don't like. Good Luck to you all.

kellyq
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kellyq (2 discussions) on Mar 9, 2010 at 09:20 AM
Delicious! The pudding wasn't available, so I used a can of COCONUT MILK (not coconut cream for cocktails!) instead of the water and oil. I also toasted the coconut flakes before stirring into the cake. My husband made a glaze by cooking coconut milk with sugar until it thickened a bit, then poking holes in the cake and drizzled it over. Extremely moist, delicate coconut flavor!
mamasmeoww
Comment by: mamasmeoww (no discussions) on Jun 27, 2010 at 06:24 PM
~ i've experimented w/ coconut milk & the coconut cream, too ~ sweet & delicate w/ a splash of mandarin orange ~ heaven ~~~~~~>------>

Bliffy77
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Bliffy77 (3 discussions) on Mar 8, 2010 at 05:49 PM
This cake will taste much better if you add: 1/2 cups canola oil and 1 1/2 cups of water when using the Coconut instant pudding. If you do not wish to use the Coconut instant pudding; add 1 cup of sour cream and 1/2 cup of canola oil. My cake was very moist and taste delicious. Wal-Mart sells the Instant Coconut cream Pudding.
rmorrow
Comment by: rmorrow (no discussions) on Jan 18, 2013 at 04:05 PM
did you use 1/2 cup canola oil and 1 1/2 cup of water instead of the 1/3 cup and 1 cup of water called for in the recipe? Which did you use coconut pudding or sour cream? Which is the best? More moist?

queenofazteca
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queenofazteca (11 discussions) on Feb 3, 2010 at 05:07 PM
I didn't had a hard time finding the ingredients, the cake was good but very very sweet

nana g
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nana g (2 discussions) on Jan 25, 2010 at 05:10 PM
Shopped 3 different merchants before finding pudding. Made exactly by recipe. Too dry.




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