March 27, 2025
URL: https://www.bakingwithdolly.com/recipes/cakes-cupcakes/southern-coconut-cake-9995
- Prep time 15 minutes
- Total time 75 minutes
- Servings 12
Ingredients
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PAM® Baking Spray
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1 pkg (15.25 oz each) Duncan Hines® Dolly Parton's Southern Style Coconut Cake Mix
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1 cup milk
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1/2 cup melted butter
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4 eggs
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FILLING:
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1/2 cup milk
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1/4 cup vanilla instant pudding mix
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2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
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1 container (16 oz each) Duncan Hines® Dolly Parton's Buttercream Frosting
Nutrition Information
493 calories, 65g carbs
Directions
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Step one
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray two 8-inch round pans with baking spray.
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Step two
Whisk cake mix, 1 cup milk, melted butter and eggs together in a large bowl until well blended.
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Step three
Pour batter into pans and bake 24 to 28 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack 15 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely.
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Step four
Whisk 1/2 cup milk and pudding mix together in small bowl until blended. Set aside to thicken.
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Step five
Place one cooled cake layer on serving plate. Spread pudding over and sprinkle with about 1/4-cup coconut. Place second cake layer on top of first. Frost entire cake with buttercream frosting.
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Step six
Press remaining coconut all over the top and sides of cake. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
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