RASPBERRY COCONUT CAKE

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This seemed like a festive dessert to fix for the holidays, so I decided to try it out on my co-workers. They loved it!-Joanie Ward, Brownsburg, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
6 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Prepare cake batter according to package directions; fold in 2/3 cup coconut. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a microwave, melt white chocolate and cream at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.Cool to room temperature. , In a small bowl, combine jam and 1 cup coconut. Spread over one cake layer; top with second layer. , In a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. gradually beat in white chocolate mixture. Spread over top and sides of cake. Toast remaining coconut; press over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610 calories, Fat 36g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 507mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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