Best Sunny Coconut Cake Recipes

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SUNNY COCONUT CAKE



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"I've been making this easy cake for 15 years and get many requests for the recipe," reports Annette Buckner of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sour cream
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
1 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, well drained

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, sugar and orange juice. Beat in coconut. Cover and refrigerate. In large bowl, combine the cake mix, gelatin, water, oil and eggs; mix well. , Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 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. , Split each cake into two horizontal layers. Set aside 1 cup of the coconut filling; spread remaining filling between cake layers. Refrigerate. In a chilled large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold into reserved filling. Frost the top and sides of cake. Garnish with oranges. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 calories, Fat 27g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 310mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SUNNY COCONUT CAKE RECIPE



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How to make Sunny Coconut Cake Recipe

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients
2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1 package (14 ounces) flaked coconut
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
1 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, well drained

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, sugar and orange juice. Beat in coconut. Cover and refrigerate. In large bowl, combine the cake mix, gelatin, water, oil and eggs; mix well.
  • Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Split each cake into two horizontal layers. Set aside 1 cup of the coconut filling; spread remaining filling between cake layers. Refrigerate. In a chilled large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold into reserved filling. Frost the top and sides of cake. Garnish with oranges. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12-16 servings.

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