How To Add Coconut to a Cake Mix (7 Steps)
When you are working with a cake mix, it is similar to working with a blank canvas. You can spice up the flavor and texture in many different ways. One example of how to do this is to add coconut. This is a simple addition and works well with almost any flavor of cake mix.
Things You'll Need
- Mixing bowl
- Eggs
- Oil
- Water
- Cake pans
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350-degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour the cake pans necessary, according to the cake mix box instructions.
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Make the cake mix according to directions by adding water, egg and oil. Stir until the cake mix is combined.
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Decide how much coconut flavor and texture you want your cake to have. Measure out anywhere from 1/4 cup to 3/4 cup of sweetened or unsweetened, shredded coconut.
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Transfer the coconut into the cake mix batter and stir just until all of it is incorporated.
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Pour the mixed batter into a cake pans that have been greased and floured, according to the directions on the cake mix box.
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Bake for about 30 minutes or until the cake is slightly browned and middle is cooked through. You can stick a toothpick in the center and if it comes out clean, the cake is done.
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Take the cake out of the oven and allow it to cool for 15 minutes. Remove it from the pan and allow it to cool completely before frosting.
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