Recipe For Icebox Coconut Cake

I combined the coconut milk with the condensed milk in a microwave safe bowl and the mixture was a bit runny so i added a bit of cornstarch about 3 4t and simmered the 2 ingredients in the microwave for about 4 min stirring after 2 min to thicken it a bit.

Recipe for icebox coconut cake.

This cake was delicious. I had some coconut in my fridge that needed to be used and this is what i came up with. But i also love to use my everyday wedding cake recipe because it s just as easy as a box mix. Try putting your coconut in a food processor or blender if you prefer a smoother textured cupcake.

Because lets be honest the show stopper here is the amazing flavor of the icing and what s between the layers soaking into the cake. Split into 4 layers. Bake in 2 cake layers and cool. In medium bowl stir together 2 cups of the coconut the sugar and sour cream.

Mix 2 packages fresh frozen coconut with the sour cream and sugar. When cool slice cakes crosswise to make four layers. There s no shame in my game. Baking doesn t always have to be all sifting and measuring.

This is the first recipe i ve. I started making this coconut cake years ago after coming across a recipe in a book called the cake mix doctor by anne byrn. Coconut cake is a southern tradition just like this hummingbird cake and i love my grandma s version when i was grown and on my own this was one of the first recipes i called her up and asked for along with her broccoli casserole recipe yum. Spread final layer on top of cake.

Set aside 1 2 c of this mixture for later use. Top with 1 cup fresh coconut. Mix the cake mix according to directions on box. This coconut cake recipe has cream on the cake and butter in the frosting.

Wasn t a from scratch baker that was my other grandma and this cake starts with a boxed cake mix but you doctor it up by skipping. Like from a box. Spoon 2 cups of the mixture into large bowl. Ice about 2 hours before serving.

A white cake recipe with a coconut twist. Make a custard of milk. Cake mixes are wonderful things and can be a girl s. I did not have a can of cream of coconut in my pantry but i did have a can of coconut milk.

This should be kept in the refrigerator and will keep up to a week. Up angel food cake into small pieces. If you want a more intense coconut flavor add a teaspoon or two of coconut extract. Stir in whipped topping coconut extract and 1 cup of the remaining coconut.

Spread filling between layers. Spread the rest between layers. Spread on top and sides. Yes you heard right.

So for the cake part you can feel free to use a boxed white cake mix i do most of the time. However if you like yours served at room temperature set it out 20 minutes before serving. I personally like my coconut cream poke cake cold so i serve it cold.