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Coconut Cream Dream Cake

Soft white cake, creamy coconut layers, and pure dessert magic.

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Introduction

This cake is what happens when comfort meets celebration.
Light, fluffy white cake soaked in creamy coconut goodness, topped with clouds of whipped frosting — every bite feels like a little vacation. It’s easy enough for a weeknight treat but special enough for birthdays, holidays, and “just because” moments.

If you love coconut even a little… this cake will win you over completely.

Ingredients

For the Cake

1 box white cake mix (Duncan Hines recommended)
3 large eggs
1 cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
1 small box vanilla or almond pudding mix
1 tsp vanilla or almond extract

For the Coconut Cream Filling

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

For the Frosting

1 tub whipped topping (or 2 cups homemade whipped cream)
4 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

For Topping

Extra shredded coconut (toasted or plain)

Instructions

1. Bake the Cake

Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
Grease and line a baking pan.
In a bowl, mix cake mix, eggs, milk, oil, pudding mix, and extract.
Beat until smooth and creamy.
Pour into pan and bake according to box directions.
Let cake cool slightly.

2. Make the Coconut Cream Soak

In a bowl, mix condensed milk and coconut milk.
Stir in shredded coconut.

3. Soak the Cake

Poke holes all over the warm cake using a skewer.
Slowly pour coconut cream mixture over the cake.
Let it soak completely and cool.

4. Frost

Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Fold in whipped topping.
Spread evenly over cooled cake.
Sprinkle with coconut.

Methods

Extra Moist Method

Refrigerate overnight — even better the next day.

Layer Cake Method

Bake two rounds, soak both, and stack with frosting in between.

Toasted Coconut Method

Toast coconut lightly for deeper flavor and crunch.

History

Poke cakes became popular in the mid-20th century when home bakers discovered that soaking cake with creamy mixtures created ultra-moist desserts. Coconut versions quickly became favorites in Southern kitchens and holiday tables.

This cake is a modern classic — easy, nostalgic, and loved by all.

Formation

The magic happens when:

Pudding mix makes the cake extra soft
Coconut milk soaks into every crumb
Condensed milk adds sweetness and richness
Whipped frosting balances it all

The result is a cake that’s fluffy, creamy, and unforgettable.

Conclusion

Coconut Cream Dream Cake is exactly what its name promises. Light, rich, and full of coconut flavor, it’s the kind of recipe people ask for again and again.

Make it once — it becomes a tradition.