Recipe request: Coconut Cake + Frosting

Anyone have a recipe for a coconut cake and icing to go with it that they've tried and thought was wicked good?

I've been looking around the internet and some recipes call for cream of coconut, or coconut cream instant pudding mix. Some recipes use cream cheese frosting, others use cool whip. Some cakes are heavier, some are fluffier, ditto for the frosting.

Thanks!

BahamaMama, hopefully someone will come to your rescue with a great recipe. In the meantime, welcome to Tiki Central. I vote for heavy instead of fluffy, and cream cheese is always a good addition to almost any dessert :D

Thanks for the welcome MadDogMike! Let's hope someone responds soon... I'm craving some coconut! haha

I haven't tried it yet but it was featured on lastnights "Bobby Flay's Throwdown" show.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/throwdowns-toasted-coconut-cake-with-coconut-filling-and-coconut-buttercream-recipe/index.html

Give it a try and let us know!!!

On 2010-01-11 15:19, Beach Bum Scott wrote:
I haven't tried it yet but it was featured on lastnights "Bobby Flay's Throwdown" show.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/throwdowns-toasted-coconut-cake-with-coconut-filling-and-coconut-buttercream-recipe/index.html

Give it a try and let us know!!!

I saw that episode too, and it left me with a sudden coconut cake craving! haha
I got the recipe off the food network website but it looks intense... I was going to save the Bobby Flay cake for a special occasion. I found a "coconut cream cake" off allrecipes.com and I think I'll try that tomorrow. :)

Voila! The pièce de résistance

:) Its YUMMY if I do say so myself!!

3-layer toasted coconut, whipped coconut frosting, cream of coconut cake. The coconut flavor is infused throughout the entire thing. Those who have tried it said the flavor and texture is just like the Pepperidge Farm 3-layer frozen coconut cake. ...I'll take that as a compliment since those are scrumptious!

The Pepp Farm lacked toasted coconut as I recall. Can't wait to make this! Wait- did you post this recipe?

Sorry! Here's the recipe I used for the cake & frosting. I found the basic recipes on http://www.allrecipes.com (see links) but made some changes (reflected in the recipe below) to enhance the coconut flavor. ENJOY!! I know I am! :)

Original Cream of Coconut Cake recipe: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Cream-of-Coconut-Cake/Detail.aspx

Original Cool Whipped Frosting recipe: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Cool-Whipped-Frosting/Detail.aspx

Cream of Coconut Cake + Whipped Coconut Frosting

Servings: 24

INGREDIENTS:

Cake:
1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
3 eggs (separate yolks & whites)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup cream of coconut (Coco Lopez) + extra for cakes
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

Frosting:
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla (or coconut cream) pudding mix
1 cup cream of coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS (Cake):

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch pan (or 3 smaller pans for layer cake).
2. Combine the cake mix, eggs yolks, vegetable oil, cream of coconut and the sour cream and mix well for 4 minutes. Gently FOLD in egg whites. Pour batter into the prepared pan(s).
3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes. Let cake(s) cool.
4. While oven is still on, toast coconut on cookie sheet. Watch carefully so it doesn’t burn!
5. Brush remaining cream of coconut over each layer of cake to moisten before frosting. (If making a layer cake, cut rounded tops of each cake off so layers will sit flat on one another before brushing cream of coconut on cake.) Let cakes “marinate” in cream of coconut while you make frosting.

DIRECTIONS (Frosting):

1. In a medium bowl, combine pudding mix with cream of coconut and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
2. Gently FOLD in whipped topping until no streaks remain.
3. Spread evenly over cake layers. Add toasted coconut in between cake layers. Top cake with toasted coconut.

NOTES:
--Cream of coconut is NOT the same as coconut milk. Cream of coconut is thicker. Usually found in the alcoholic drinks/mixers aisle of supermarket, used to make pina coladas. You will probably need 2 cans for the cakes and frosting.
--Adding egg whites separately after rest of ingredients helps to keep cake fluffy.
--If your local supermarket doesn’t carry coconut cream instant pudding, instant vanilla pudding can be used as a substitute.
--Layer & frost the cakes on wax paper. “Throw” toasted coconut at the sides to cover the sides. When finished frosting and decorating, use spatulas to gently lift cake and pull wax paper out from underneath.

Fantastic!! THANK YOU!!

Now THAT'S a work of ART!!! :)