Coconut Refrigerator Cake Recipe

Indulge in this incredibly easy and delicious No-Bake Coconut Dream Cake! This creamy, dreamy dessert features a moist cake base infused with rich coconut flavor, topped with luscious Cool Whip and shredded coconut. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a simple weeknight treat. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 459.8 kcal
Protein 12g
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Ingredients for Coconut Refrigerator Cake

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How to Make Coconut Refrigerator Cake

  1. Prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Bake one box (15.25 oz) of your favorite white cake mix according to package directions in the prepared pan. Let cool completely.
  3. Once the cake is completely cool, poke holes all over the top using a fork or toothpick.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together 1 (14 oz) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk and 1 (15 oz) can Coco Lopez Original Cream of Coconut. (Consider using ½ of each for a less sweet and less runny cake. Adjust to your preference)
  5. Gradually pour the Eagle Brand and Coco Lopez mixture evenly over the cooled cake, allowing it to fully absorb.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the cake to set completely.
  7. Frost the cake with 1 (8 oz) container of Cool Whip.
  8. Top with generous amounts of sweetened shredded coconut.
  9. Refrigerate for at least another 30 minutes before serving to allow the frosting to set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

194g

Fat

56g

Carbs

19g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Coconut Refrigerator Cake?

Coconut Refrigerator Cake takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Coconut Refrigerator Cake?

Coconut Refrigerator Cake has approximately 459.8 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates and 35 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Coconut Refrigerator Cake?

The key ingredients for Coconut Refrigerator Cake are White Cake Mix, Egg Whites, Oil, Water, Eagle Brand Condensed Milk, Coco Lopez. See the full list with measurements above.

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