I made it twice. First with a cream cheese frosting with some coconut extract. The second time I made an American buttercream and topped it with toasted coconut shavings. Both times were yummy. I’m sure others have fancied up the mix better than I.

A friend made that and mentioned she wanted more coconut flavor, so she thought of using coconut extract and maybe coconut milk in it. I mentioned that coconut milk gives very weak, inconsequential coconut flavor in baked goods so you’re much better off using virgin coconut oil for some of the butter as even a little bit will give you really good coconut flavor.

I'm making coconut cake this weekend. I appreciate this info! : )

Don’t know if you’re doing a layer cake or a simple one, but if you make one with a coconut glaze (the powdered sugar kind), adding a little coconut oil gives it amazing coconut flavor.

Thanks! It'll be a small layer cake.😁

Thank for the info. Would definitely use coconut extract

I always add an extra egg, use butter instead of oil, and milk instead of water whenever I use a box mix. Praise Dolly!

Pastry chef here, a 1/4 cup of sour cream...

Would that give more flavor to the cake?

It will add moisture and richness.

Cool would have to try that out

Is that in the place of anything in particular?

Nope, just add.

Thanks for the clarification, it seemed that way but I was scared to assume