Prepare cake mix and bake in 13x9-inch banking pan according to cake mix box instructions (usually about 35-40 minutes at 350°F). When cake tests done, remove cake from oven and poke holes in cake with wooden spoon handle.
Cook sugar, milk, 1/2 of coconut until sugar melts. Pour over warm cake.
When cool, frost with whipped topping and remaining coconut. Refrigerate.
Even better if made 1 - 2 days ahead.
Author's Comments
My mother-in-law made this cake when I brought home my newborn twins from the hospital. They are 22 years old now and we still love this cake! Very rich!
Instructions
Prepare cake mix and bake in 13x9-inch banking pan according to cake mix box instructions (usually about 35-40 minutes at 350°F). When cake tests done, remove cake from oven and poke holes in cake with wooden spoon handle.
Cook sugar, milk, 1/2 of coconut until sugar melts. Pour over warm cake.
When cool, frost with whipped topping and remaining coconut. Refrigerate.
Even better if made 1 - 2 days ahead.
Author's Comments
My mother-in-law made this cake when I brought home my newborn twins from the hospital. They are 22 years old now and we still love this cake! Very rich!
Similar Recipes
coconut cake, desserts