COCONUT-LIME CAKE

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Add tropical flair to a simple white cake with this delectable Coconut-Lime Cake recipe. This easy-to-make Coconut-Lime Cake with coconut-infused cream cheese frosting is perfect for special occasions.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix
2 large limes, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
2/3 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, divided

Steps:

  • Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 2 (9-inch) round layers. Cool in pans 10 min.; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely.
  • Grate zest and squeeze juice from 1 lime. Beat cream cheese, sugar and lime juice in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Add COOL WHIP, lime zest and 1/3 cup coconut; stir gently until blended.
  • Cut cake layers horizontally in half. Stack cake layers on plate, spreading 1/3 cup COOL WHIP mixture between each layer. Frost top and side of cake with remaining COOL WHIP mixture. Gently press remaining coconut into side of cake.
  • Slice remaining lime; use to garnish cake just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

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