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Coconut Cream Cake That Tastes Like A Tropical Vacation

We all need an escape now and then, right? This Coconut Cream Cake might just be your new ticket to paradise—no passport required. Every forkful is soft, sweet, and layered with sunshine, thanks to a dreamy blend of coconut cream, crushed pineapple, and whipped topping. The kind of dessert that makes you close your eyes and sigh a little because it’s *that* good. I first baked this cake on a whim for a friend’s potluck, and let me tell you—people talked more about the cake than the host’s new patio furniture. It’s ridiculously easy, which makes it even more dangerous because now I find myself making it for... everything. Birthdays? Yep. Midweek blues? Absolutely. Breakfast? Don’t judge me. This coconut cream dessert is part pineapple delight, part cream cake daydream, and fully foolproof. If you’re hunting for coconut recipes easy enough to whip up before dinner—or ones that feel like a creamy cousin of coconut cream ice cream—this one delivers. No mixer needed, no baking degree required. Just good old-fashioned mixing, layering, and chilling. And probably a second slice.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Coconut Cream Cake, Coconut Cream Dessert, Coconut Cream Ice Cream, Coconut cream recipes, Coconut Desserts Easy, Coconut Recipes Easy, cream cake
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Eleanor

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
  • 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, with juice
  • 1 can (15 oz) cream of coconut
  • 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

Instructions

  1. Bake the cake in a 9x13 inch pan according to the package instructions. Let it cool slightly.
  2. While the cake is still warm, poke holes all over the top using the handle of a wooden spoon.
  3. Pour the crushed pineapple (with juice) evenly over the cake.
  4. Next, pour the cream of coconut over the pineapple layer. Use a spatula to spread it around and help it soak in.
  5. Once the cake is completely cool, spread the whipped topping over the entire surface.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded coconut evenly on top.
  7. Chill the cake for at least 2 hours, or overnight if you can wait that long. Serve cold.