What could possibly compare to a traditional homemade coconut cake? Try these creamy, flaky coconut-flavored favorites.
23 Dreamy Coconut Cake Recipes
Updated on Feb. 02, 2024
Coconut-White Chocolate Cheesecake
Friends have suggested over and over that I submit this creation to a magazine because it’s so good. For the best texture, make sure not to overmix the batter. —Jamie Harris, Danville, Illinois
Discover even more crave-worthy coconut desserts.
1/23
2/23
Favorite Coconut Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I need an impressive dessert for a special occasion, this is the recipe I turn to. My guests are glad I do! —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana
3/23
Pina Colada Tube Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We named this a “pina colada” cake because it has coconut, pineapple and rum. It’s a soothing finish at the end of a big spread. —Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma
4/23
Italian Cream Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Buttermilk makes every bite of this awesome Italian cream cheese cake recipe moist and flavorful. I rely on this recipe year-round. —Joyce Lutz, Centerview, Missouri
5/23
Coconut Dream Cupcakes
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughter, Elizabeth, came up with this incredible recipe. The cream cheese in the middle is a fun surprise when someone takes their first bite. —Julie Flournoy, Laurelville, OH
6/23
Cranberry Coconut Cake with Marshmallow Cream Frosting
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Filled with a homemade cranberry curd and smothered with one of the fluffiest frostings you've ever had, this tall cake will make a memorable impression at any gathering. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington
7/23
Pina Colada Cake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As an avid baker, I wanted to create something that was mine and from my heart. I wanted to make a cake that tasted like the perfect pina colada drink, and I feel like I accomplished just that with this recipe. —Stephanie McShan, Apopka, Florida
8/23
Coconut Chiffon Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Toasted coconut adds visual appeal to this tall and impressive cake. With an airy texture and heavenly coconut-ginger flavor,it’s a lovely end to meals throughout the year. If you love coconut, then learn how to make the famous Tom Cruise cake.
9/23
Coconut Poppy Seed Cake
Total Time
35 min
Servings
24 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This moist coconut cake is definitely one of my most-requested desserts. Use different cake mixes and pudding flavors for variety. —Gail Cayce, Wautoma, Wisconsin
10/23
Six-Layer Coconut Cake with Lemon Filling
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
14 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I found this recipe when going through my grandmother's old files. It was originally made with an orange filling, but using lemon pudding in the filling makes it easier to prepare. It is simply the best. —Angela Leinenbach, Mechanicsvlle, Virginia
11/23
Chocolate-Glazed Coconut Almond Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My idea was to make a cheesecake taste like my favorite candy bar, which has chocolate, coconut and almonds. This cheesecake also works in bite size. Use a mini muffin pan with muffin liners, fill 3/4 full and bake 15-17 minutes. Allow to sit and cool completely before topping with chocolate, coconut and almonds. —Keri Brammer, Lawton, Oklahoma
12/23
Coconut Cream Cake
Total Time
40 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Have the urge to splurge? Try Deborah Protzman's moist and mouthwatering cake. "No one who's ever eaten a piece can believe it's lower in fat"—Deborah Protzman, Bloomington, Illinois.
13/23
Lemon-Filled Coconut Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
One of my coworkers brought this cake to a luncheon almost 40 years ago. It was so delicious that I asked for the recipe. I have baked it ever since, and it's always a hit! —Jackie Bergenheier, Wichita Falls, Texas
14/23
Chocolate-Coconut Angel Cupcakes
Total Time
50 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My guests are never satisfied with just one of these, but that's OK because they are so light. The meringue-like tops make them different, and the chocolate and coconut make them memorable. —Bernice Janowski, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
15/23
Lime Coconut Cheesecake
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This refreshing cheesecake's delicate flavor is complemented by a coconut crust. —Inge Schermerhorn, East Kingston, New Hampshire
16/23
Coconut Pound Cake
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
“This cake is easy to make and is always a big hit,” writes Lisa Varner from Charleston, South Carolina. “I like to serve it with ice cream for a double-dose treat!”
17/23
Coconut Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I found this coconut cake recipe in a newspaper many years ago and modified it to suit my taste. This is my all-time favorite cake, and my family and friends absolutely love it. —Lynne Bassler, Indiana, Pennsylvania
18/23
Island Crunch Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 45 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Inspiring ideas come from many places, and often when we least expect them. I enjoy making cheesecakes for family and friends, and I came up with this recipe after eating ice cream on vacation. Featuring pineapple and coconut, this cheesecake will remind you of a trip to an island paradise. —Ellen Batenhorst, Omaha, Nebraska
19/23
Cherry-Coconut Chocolate Torte
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This torte reminds me of two favorite treats: chocolate covered cherries and old-fashioned Cherry Mash candy bars. —Dian Hicks Carlson, Omaha, Nebraska
20/23
Chocolate & Coconut Cream Torte
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandmother passed this recipe down to me years ago and now I make it for my own grandchildren. When preparing, make sure the chocolate layer is properly chilled before adding the next layer, or the coconut will sink into it. —Jason Purkey, Ocean City, Maryland
21/23
Coconut Pecan Cupcakes
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Pecan lovers have lots to cheer about with these flavorful cupcakes. I created the recipe for my best friend, Ann, who said she loved Italian cream cake but didn't want a whole cake. They have a wonderful aroma and fabulous flavor. —Tina Harrison, Prairieville, Louisiana
22/23
Coconut Tres Leches Cupcakes
Total Time
55 min
Servings
about 1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Three types of milk wonderfully moisten these cupcakes. Toasted coconut on top adds an elegant touch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
23/23
Lime Angel Food Cake
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For my husband's family reunion, I took a store-bought angel food cake and turned it into this special dessert with a lovely lime cream frosting topped with toasted coconut. It went over big! —Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
