Laurie Osteen's Coconut Cake

Health score
2%
Laurie Osteen's Coconut Cake
45 min.
10
469kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Laurie Osteen's Coconut Cake, a perfect treat for any occasion! This cake is a true celebration of the tropical coconut, blending sweet, rich ingredients into a moist and fluffy dessert that will tantalize your taste buds. Imagine layers of tender yellow cake enveloped in a luscious coconut frosting that adds a satisfying texture to every bite. At just 469 calories per slice, it's a guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet cravings while impressing your guests.

Whether you're hosting a summer gathering, celebrating a special birthday, or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon with friends and family, this Coconut Cake is sure to be the star of the show. With a preparation time of only 45 minutes, you won't have to spend all day in the kitchen. The simplicity of the recipe, featuring everyday ingredients like eggs, sour cream, and yellow cake mix, make it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Just a few moments of mixing, baking, and stacking, and you'll have a stunning cake to share.

Not only is this cake visually appealing, but it also boasts a well-balanced caloric breakdown of protein, fat, and carbohydrates, making it a delicious dessert that doesn't compromise on flavor. So grab your baking supplies, preheat your oven, and get ready to whip up a luxurious Coconut Cake that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • large eggs 
  • 10 servings flour all-purpose (for pans)
  • 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt 
  • 0.5 cup cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • cup sugar 
  • cups coconut or shredded unsweetened
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  • cup milk whole
  • 15 ounce duncan hines classic decadent cake mix yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat cake pans with nonstick spray. Dust with flour, tapping out excess.
  2. Whisk cake mix, eggs, oil, and 1 cup milk in a large bowl until no lumps remain. Divide batter evenly among prepared pans; smooth tops.
  3. Bake cakes until a tester inserted into the centers comes out clean, 10-15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, mix coconut, sugar, sour cream, salt, and remaining 1 tablespoon milk in a medium bowl to combine; set frosting aside.
  5. Transfer pans to wire racks; let cool 5 minutes. Turn cakes out onto racks and spread frosting over tops of warm cakes, dividing evenly. Stack cakes.
  6. Let stand at room temperature, covered with a cake dome, or loosely tented with foil, at least 4 hours before serving.
  7. DO AHEAD: Cake can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories469kcal
Protein6.02%
Fat38.26%
Carbs55.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.31
Glycemic Load
18.54
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
10.633043557405%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:468.83kcal
23.44%
Fat:20.42g
31.41%
Saturated Fat:13.92g
86.98%
Carbohydrates:66.9g
22.3%
Net Carbohydrates:63.16g
22.97%
Sugar:41.4g
46%
Cholesterol:84.11mg
28.04%
Sodium:474.32mg
20.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.23g
14.46%
Manganese:0.65mg
32.59%
Phosphorus:251.23mg
25.12%
Selenium:14.41µg
20.58%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.77%
Fiber:3.74g
14.98%
Calcium:148.79mg
14.88%
Folate:54.41µg
13.6%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.82%
Iron:2.22mg
12.33%
Copper:0.21mg
10.38%
Vitamin B3:1.59mg
7.95%
Vitamin B5:0.77mg
7.73%
Magnesium:29.12mg
7.28%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.27%
Vitamin B12:0.38µg
6.27%
Zinc:0.94mg
6.26%
Vitamin E:0.92mg
6.15%
Potassium:208.01mg
5.94%
Vitamin K:5.63µg
5.36%
Vitamin D:0.67µg
4.46%
Vitamin A:219.17IU
4.38%
Source:Epicurious