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Ooey Gooey Coconut Cake

Cultural Context

Originating in the Southern United States, Ooey Gooey Coconut Cake is a beloved dessert known for its rich, moist texture and coconut flavor. Traditionally served at family gatherings and celebrations, this cake embodies the comfort of home baking. Today, it enjoys popularity beyond the South, often appearing at potlucks and festive occasions across the country.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 box white cake mix
1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted
2 eggs
8 oz cream cheese, full fat
2 eggs
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes
1

Grease a 9x13 pan.

2

Add 1 box of white cake mix to a bowl.

3

Add 1/2 stick of melted unsalted butter to the bowl.

4

Add 2 beaten eggs to the bowl.

5

Stir the mixture until well combined.

6

Spread the mixture evenly in the greased 9x13 pan.

7

In the same bowl, add 8 oz of cream cheese.

8

Blend the cream cheese until soft, creamy, and fluffy.

9

Add 2 eggs to the cream cheese and mix well.

10

Add 3 cups of powdered sugar to the mixture, starting with a slow mix to avoid a mess.

11

Scrape down the bowl to ensure everything is mixed well.

12

Add about 1/4 cup of sweetened coconut flakes to the mixture and stir it in.

13

Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake crust in the pan.

14

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly to the edges of the pan.

15

Sprinkle the remaining sweetened coconut flakes on top.

16

Gently press the coconut flakes into the cream cheese mixture.

17

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F until the edges are brown and the center is jiggly.

18

Let the cake cool completely before slicing.

Equipment Needed

9x13 panmixer

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Ooey Gooey Coconut Cake

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