When it comes to desserts, everyone has their own favorite. Luckily, the variety of sweets out there is virtually endless, including cakes. Whether you're a fan of decadent chocolate cake, a sweet carrot cake, or a nutty coconut cake, there's something to choose from for every taste.
So, while there are many variations of every cake you can imagine, we've compiled a list of our favorite coconut cake recipes for you to add to your recipe books. Without further ado, here is a compendium of 8 coconut cake recipes that are incredibly simple to make.
Southern Coconut Cake
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It doesn't get any better than a classic, Southern coconut cake. It has all the basic ingredients that you know and expect from a coconut cake, with some added special ingredients to make it even more delicious.
Coconut Cream Poke Cake
The cream in the middle of this coconut make is what gives it that moist, coconut flavor. You have all the same taste of a coconut cake, with a creamy center.
Coconut Custard Cake
If you want to bring a dessert to your next get-together, we're certain the guests will go in for seconds. Topped with cream cheese frosting, this Coconut Custard Cake will definitely be a hit!
PTA Bake Sale Coconut Cake
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This incredibly easy recipe has very basic ingredients, many of which you probably already have in your pantry. Make this delicious cake for your next potluck, family holiday, or even a PTA bake sale, as the title states.
Coconut Cream Cake
We've all heard of coconut cream pie, with its flaky crust and creamy center. This Coconut Cream Cake is a take on that classic recipe—the same creamy taste, sans the flaky crust.
Pineapple Coconut Cake
Looking for a tropical-flavored cake? Try this Pineapple Coconut Cake. With the nutty coconut mixed with sweet pineapple, this cake is a tropical dream.
Coconut Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Combine moist pound cake, smooth cream cheese, and nutty coconut and what do you get? A decadent Coconut Cream Cheese Pound Cake that melts in your mouth.
Coconut Cloud Cake
With a name like “cloud cake,” you should expect that it's going to be soft and cloud-like. And it is just that. Delicious and melts in your mouth. What more could you want?
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