I made this cake over the weekend for my son, who asked me to make him a coconut cake, and he loved it! It was very easy to make and I only let it sit in the fridge for 24 hours for the filling to set. It was very moist and the 7-minute frosting came out great -- and it was my first time trying to make this frosting. It was a bit too sweet for my taste but my son loved it so much that he wouldn't let me give any away to family!!! I do love the coconut taste of the cake and have had small pieces and carefully scraped off and left a very thin layer of icing on mine. Very good cake and thank you for the recipe! I'm sure my son is going to request this for his birthday too!!!

By D Williams on May 06, 2013

I never like to ever leave comments ....BUT I feel I must warn people before they spend the 3.55 a can on coconut milk ...the 2.42 on coconut ...etc. I read reviews that said this cake was dry. But I just assumed..they did not follow the recipe exactly OR they did not wait the 3 days. I followed this recipe EXACTLY. This cake is DRY and it DOES NOT taste like coconut. I cannot for the life of me understand why Jamie loves this cake. The only thing I figure is that there is some secret that Paula does not give out...this cake is NOT GOOD. If you want a wonderful cake make the "Better than ...cake " which has coconut...or her Vanilla wafer cake...which is scrumptious!

By Mrs Lasagna on February 04, 2013

This cake sounds absolutely scrumptious! Before I make it, I would like to ask if Fat-Free sour cream can be used in the Filling? That's usually what I have on hand. Thanks.

By Diane on December 19, 2012

This is the best coconut cake recipe! Moist, flavorful, just good!!

By Bobbie on October 20, 2012

Do you put the filling on the top of the 3rd layer of the coconut cake?

By denise Cunningham on June 21, 2012

I am looking for the Best ever coconut cake recipe that was featured on the cover of the march/april 2011 paula deen magazine. If I recall, it had lime extract as an ingredient. I cannot find it on the web and my magazine pages 45 and46 are torn out. We made it once and it was delicious.

By rodd holsinger on May 03, 2012

cake is easy to make, ans taste great! im having trouble with icing its to runny. what can i do? Thanks

By Aletha Mallow on March 30, 2012

Miss Paula, I could kiss you square on those lips of yours for this cake recipe! I've been making it for the last few years and everytime there are never any leftovers. The first time I made it was for my Father and Step Mother's wedding and have made it at least once a year since. So moist and fluffy and that seven minute frosting is amazing! Anyway, thank you for this and all your other family recipes you share.

By Matthew on March 02, 2012

Im so exited to be able to see all you recipes and read all your information. I love you Paule Dean!

By Alma Ruiz on February 23, 2012

i award you on coming out about your diabetics it will help alot of people with there diabetics, including my self as being on the border line of having it,we all admire you and your family

By donna dove on January 17, 2012

my sister-in-law having her first baby!! so exciting!! She loves coconut. I want to make a beautiful, elegant cake of coconut / key lime/ chocolate my inspiration came from those decadant coconut key lime squares you can purchase in key west, FL. I was thinking 3 layer coconut cake with 2 layers vanilla key lime pudding and one ganache, frosted and top of cake dusted with coconut and chocolate shavings? not sure about outside of cake - any suggestions for a cake like this?? best regards you are a wonderfully inspiring chef!!

By cynthia on January 16, 2012

Ms. Paula, I am a newly wed and have been learning how to cook my husband's native lebanese cuisine. I'm sure you know that it is a cuisine that tastes fabulous, but can be very difficult and time consuming to make. I am always trying to impress his family with my new but talented cooking skills, and maybe always falling a little bit short of their expectations. However, I made this coconut cake for the family Christmas party and it was a SENSATION! (Mind you all of his Aunts are like gourmet chefs and their husbands are use to their 5 star meals) I got so many praises. I quote, "This cake is to DIE FOR!" Love you sooo much, Paula

By Sara B. on January 02, 2012

This cake was absolutely delicious!!!!!! The cake without the icing was good on it's own...the icing is heavenly!!!!!

By Karen Colbert on December 18, 2011

made this cake tonight for thanksgiven ...it's the 3rd one i have done and love it everytime thanks

By Alex on November 23, 2011

okay, how bad is the cake going to turn out if it is in the refrigerator for only 1 day. I'm making it for my dad's bday and didn't realize it needed to be in the fridge for 2 to 3 days

By april on November 04, 2011

thank you for this recipe i never made a coconut cake before.

By Beverly Ann Robinson on November 01, 2011

Anh, This is the recipe for the basic cake: http://www.pauladeen.com/recipes/recipe_view/basic_1_2_3_4_cake

By Jonathan Able on August 26, 2011

Hi Paula, I have been watching your programme on a regular basis and when I saw you baking the Coconut Cake on the show with Elmo I just had to try it . I have located the 1.2.3. cake recipe and have also got the instructions of how to construct this master piece. Cant wait to try it out and share it with family and friends. Regards from Sunny South Africa.

By Cynthia on August 25, 2011

Hi Paula, I have been watching your programme on the TV here in South Africa and when I saw you making the Coconut Cake with Elmo I decided that I had to try it. I have found the recipe for the 1 2 3 cake and the reciipe of the Coconut Cake aswell. I hope to have a go over the weekend and then show it off to family and friends. I am busy compyling recipe books for my grand daughters with Grans Famourite Recipies and this is going to be added. Best wishes From Sunny South Africa.

By Anonymous on August 25, 2011

A family favorite. I have made this cake at least 3 times & it is fabulous. The addition of the coconut milk gives a boost to the overall flavor & adds to the moistness of the cake. Definitely worth a try!

By Bernice Austin on August 21, 2011