Coconut Icebox Cake

Spread the rest between layers.

Coconut icebox cake. Ice about 2 hours before serving. Yes you heard right. So for the cake part you can feel free to use a boxed white cake mix i do most of the time. Spread on top and sides.

Coconut chocolate icebox cake with toasted almonds by jessie sheehan recipe developer cookbook author the vintage baker ingredients. Serve it up on the first hot day of the year. Mix the cake mix according to directions on box. There s nothing more refreshing than a chilled dessert on a hot summer afternoon and these icebox cake recipes should be your go to for cooling off this season.

A boxed cake mix is a girl s best friend in this old fashioned coconut ice box cake recipe. Try something new with our coconut lime icebox cake recipe. The frosting should be nice and thick and not run off the sides. Like from a box.

Split into 4 layers. Bake in 2 cake layers and cool. 3 cans full fat coconut milk 5 to 1 tsp almond extract. I started making this coconut cake years ago after coming across a recipe in a book called the cake mix doctor by anne byrn.

Now mix the 1 2 c mixture with the whipped topping. Top with 1 cup fresh coconut. I have been wanting to try my hand at an ice box cake for quite some time. Mix 2 packages fresh frozen coconut with the sour cream and sugar.

But i also love to use my everyday wedding cake recipe because it s just as easy as a box mix. This simple ice box cake features light and creamy coconut filling that is resting between layers of graham crackers this no bake dessert couldn t be easier. Having a cake made with graham crackers that sets up in the refrigerator is quite intriguing. Much like their southern sister icebox pies these refreshing cakes are easy no bake and refrigerated and they re great for serving crowds especially when made in a trusty 9x13 dish.

Chill the cake uncovered until the frosting is firm 1 hour. This cake was delicious. I combined the coconut milk with the condensed milk in a microwave safe bowl and the mixture was a bit runny so i added a bit of cornstarch about 3 4t and simmered the 2 ingredients in the microwave for about 4 min stirring after 2 min to thicken it a bit. Because lets be honest the show stopper here is the amazing flavor of the icing and what s between the layers soaking into the cake.

I did not have a can of cream of coconut in my pantry but i did have a can of coconut milk. Make a custard of milk. Spread the top and sides of the entire cake with all of the remaining coconut frosting using clean smooth strokes. There s no shame in my game.