Coconut Cake With Cream Cheese Coconut Frosting

This Coconut Cake is soft, moist, and filled with rich coconut flavor, topped with a creamy, luscious coconut cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any coconut lover!

Ingredients:

Cake:

• 1 box white cake mix
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large 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)
• 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 to 2 cups shredded coconut (for garnishing)

Directions:

1. Preheat and Prep:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. Mix the Cake Batter:
   • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, coconut extract, coconut milk (or cream of coconut), and sour cream.
   • Beat with an electric mixer for 4 minutes, until the batter is smooth and well combined.
3. Bake the Cake:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
   • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Allow the cake to cool completely before applying frosting.
4. Prepare the Frosting:
   • In a separate mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, butter, coconut extract, vanilla extract, and coconut milk.
   • Beat until creamy and smooth.
   • Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and continue beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
5. Frost the Cake:
   • Generously frost the cooled cake with the cream cheese coconut frosting.
6. Add the Garnish:
   • Sprinkle the shredded coconut evenly over the top of the cake for a beautiful, coconut-packed finish.

Tip: For an extra decorative touch, toast some of the shredded coconut before sprinkling it on top for a golden, nutty flavor!