This cake is one of my all time favorite cakes to make. It is rich and creamy and so very good.
I have been making this cake for years. I got this recipe from my mother in law, who got it from her sister in law. So, this recipe comes from my husband’s Aunt Lynn.
I started making this recipe shortly after we were married and it has been one of my favorite cakes ever since. It is a family favorite and I have made it many times over the years.
I recently posted a picture of this cake on facebook and mentioned that I had made it to send to work with my husband. Right away several of you asked for the recipe and I have received several more requests for it over the last week. So, I knew I had to get the recipe posted.
This cake makes the perfect cake to take to a potluck, church dinner, or picnic. Anyone that loves coconut will love this cake.
Now, I will say this is not a diet or low fat cake, but this cake is so rich and creamy that all you really need is a small piece. However, I will admit that it is hard to stop at one small piece.
(And for my gluten free readers I am working on a gluten free version of this. I need to find a good cake that will hold up to the sauce that goes over it, but I miss this cake so I am working on it. So stayed tuned for it.)
Aunt Lynn's Creamy Coconut Cake
A rich and creamy cake that is a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 yellow cake mix, plus the ingredients to make the cake
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 - 15 ounce can cream coconut ( This is not coconut milk, this is cream coconut that you find in the drink section of the grocery store)
- 1 - 8 ounce package of cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 - 12 ounce container of cool whip
- 1 cup coconut
Instructions
- Make cake according to package directions and bake in a 9x13 pan.
- While the cake is baking mix together the cream of coconut and the sweetened condensed milk.
- Set aside.
- When the cake is done, but still warm, take a fork and poke holes all over the cake.
- While the cake is still warm, pour the cream of coconut/sweetened condensed milk slowly over the cake. This will look like a lot, but will absorb into the cake as it sits. Let the cake cool.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, refrigerate for several hours.
- In a bowl mix the cream cheese until soft and whipped. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled cake.
- Sprinkle with coconut. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
18Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 362Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 303mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 1gSugar: 24gProtein: 3g
Nutritional values are approximate and aren't always accurate.
Thanks for sharing this! I’m gonna try it soon!
Hi,
Where do you get 1 yellow cake mix, plus the ingredients to make the cake
from? Sorry I don’t have a clue!!
M.
@Maria, I am not sure where you are located, but in the US you can find cake mixes at the grocery store. It is basically the dry part of the cake. There are instructions on the back to add egg, oil, etc. So, this recipe has you making a basic yellow cake and then following my directions. If you do not have cake mixes where you live, you can easily make a basic cake in a 9×13 pan and follow the directions from there. I hope that helps.
@Lynn,
thankyou!! I get it now (me = Learner Baker!)
Will give it a go as it looks SO delicious!!
Love this recipe! A sweet elderly lady in my church gave this recipe to me. Excellent!
It’s the frosting that looks tastiest to me! The cake sounds tasty but sure looks funny. 🙂 I googled the Cream of Coconut beverage to see an image. Is it really in a 12 oz pop can?
@AllieZirkle, No it is not really a pop can just a basic can. This is what it is. https://www.amazon.com/Coco-Lopez-Cream-Coconut-15-Ounce/dp/B001EO5XW6
Looks delicious and reminds me a little bit of a Tres Leches Cake. Cant wait for a GF version!
Lynn,
When you say “drink” section, do you mean by juice, flavored waters etc? OR Alcoholic section?
Alcoholic section or area where they keep things for mixed drinks. It does not contain alcohol, but is used in some drinks so it is usually kept in that area of the store. I hope that helps.
Okay, I found a bottle in the mixed drink section that says real cream of coconut, but it looks like partially solidified coconut oil when I squeeze the bottle. I just want to be sure I have/ don’t have the correct ingredient.
Okay, I found a bottle in the mixed drink section that says real cream of coconut, but it looks like partially solidified coconut oil when I squeeze the bottle. I just want to be sure I have/ don’t have the correct ingredient.
That should be it. I have always bought it in the can not a bottle, but it is a thick and creamy like texture and a bit oily.
Yes, then I do have the right product. Thanks so much. I’ve been wanting to make this cake for months, but couldn’t find this one ingredient. I really do appreciate your help.
This looks fantastic! I am going to have to make it for a church function since my hubby hates coconut and I love it! Would not be good for me to have a whole one of these in the house!
I hope you enjoy it! It is one of my favorite cakes.
I have had this recipe bookmarked for since you first published the post and I finally made it. Now I am kicking myself for waiting so long to try it, we love it!
I am so glad that you enjoyed it!