Description

A luscious, tropical delight that melts in your mouth! This Coconut Cream Dream Cake is ultra-moist, soaked in a creamy coconut filling, and topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut. Perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

Scale

Cake Base

1 box white cake mix (or homemade white cake batter)
3 large eggs
120ml (½ cup) vegetable oil
240ml (1 cup) water
80g (1 cup) shredded coconut

Cream Filling

1 can (397g) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (400ml) cream of coconut

Topping

480ml (2 cups) whipped topping or homemade whipped cream
80g (1 cup) toasted shredded coconut

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Instructions

1️⃣ Bake the Cake
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 23x33cm (9×13 inch) baking pan. Prepare the cake batter by mixing the cake mix, eggs, oil, and water. Stir in shredded coconut for extra flavor. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

2️⃣ Prepare the Coconut Cream Filling
In a bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and cream of coconut until smooth. Once the cake has cooled slightly, use a fork to poke holes all over the surface. Slowly pour the coconut cream mixture over the cake, ensuring it soaks into the holes.

3️⃣ Chill & Add Topping
Let the cake cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend. Spread whipped topping over the chilled cake and sprinkle with toasted shredded coconut.

4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy

Notes

1️⃣ Use Full-Fat Cream of Coconut – Make sure to use cream of coconut (like Coco López), not coconut milk or coconut cream. It’s thicker and sweeter, which gives the cake its signature creamy texture and rich coconut flavor.

2️⃣ Poke Holes Evenly – When making holes in the cake, space them evenly to ensure the coconut cream filling soaks in uniformly. This prevents dry spots and guarantees every bite is moist and flavorful.

3️⃣ Chill for Best Results – Let the cake refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight if possible. This helps the flavors meld together, making the cake even more delicious and refreshing!