COCONUT CAKE WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE FROSTING

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My husband adores coconut but not so much cake. When I take this beauty to family potlucks, he gets his coconut, too. -Sharon Rehm, New Blaine, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups coconut milk (about 10 ounces)
3 large eggs
1/3 cup butter, melted
FROSTING:
1 cup butter, cubed
12 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup coconut milk (about 4 ounces)
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 to 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of two greased 8-in. round baking pans with parchment paper; grease paper., In a large bowl, combine cake mix, coconut milk, eggs and melted butter; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 1-1/2 minutes. Transfer to prepared pans. Bake and cool as package directs., For frosting, in a small saucepan, combine butter, chocolate and coconut milk; heat and stir over medium heat until blended. Remove from heat; gradually stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Transfer to a bowl., Place bowl in an ice-water bath. Using a hand mixer, beat frosting on high speed 6-8 minutes or until spreadable. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Cover with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Fat 31g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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