Throwback Thursday, Rose topped Coconut Bundt Cake
Here is an easy and delicious cake that will be the center of attention
for Mother’s Day or any special occasion
Mother’s Day falls on my oldest grandson’s birthday this year
Super Boy was 4 years old when I started blogging in 2012
Now he will be turning 15!
Okay, let’s get back to cake!
This cake is glazed with Creme of Coconut
and topped with flowers
Using a boxed cake mix as a base, this cake is a breeze to make
The mix is “doctored up” with the addition of an extra egg,
coconut cream Jello pudding, sour cream, butter,
and coconut milk
If you don’t want to use coconut milk,
use buttermilk or milk
Place all ingredients
{except cream of coconut and coconut flakes}
into mixing bowl and beat to combine
Scrap down sides of bowl or mixer
and continue beating for several minutes
Pour into a prepared bundt pan
Bake according to cake mix directions,
checking 5 minutes before the end of baking time
to make sure the cake does not over bake
As soon as it’s done, poke it all over with a long skewer
and slowly pour cream of coconut all over warm cake
Let it cool for 2-3 hours to absorb the liquid
then turn it out of the pan
Pour a little more cream of coconut over top,
letting it drip down the outside of cake,
but not into the center if you’re going to fill it with flowers
Sprinkle top and bottom with coconut
Make a small nosegay {bouquet} of flowers,
cutting stems short enough so the flowers
will seem to lay on top of the cake,
and secure with a rubber band
Cut down a plastic baggie to cover stems
and add a scant amount of water
Secure tightly with another band.
When you’re ready to cut the cake and serve,
simply lift the little bouquet of flowers off the cake
Whether you’re having a Fiesta,
Running for the Roses,
or Celebrating Mother’s Day,
this pretty cake is perfect for May!
Coconut Poke Bundt Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1 box coconut creme or vanilla pudding mix*
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup coconut milk buttermilk or milk
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- Cream of Coconut
- Sweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except cream of coconut and coconut flakes into mixing bowl and beat to combine. Scrap down sides of bowl or mixer and continue beating for several minutes.
- Pour into a prepared bundt pan and bake according to cake mix directions, checking 5 minutes before the end of baking time.
- As soon as cake is set, remove from oven and poke all over with a long skewer. Slowly drizzle coconut cream all over warm cake. Let cake cool completely on wire rack, 2-3 hours, until coconut cream has been absorbed.
- Turn cake out onto a piece of parchment paper and place on serving plate or cake stand. Trim paper so it’s not visible. The paper is optional, but it makes it easy to lift and move the cake with a spatula if necessary.
- Carefully drizzle more cream of coconut over cake, letting it run down the outside but not into the center. Sprinkle top and bottom liberally with coconut flakes.
- Place small bouquet of flowers in center for serving if desired
Notes
Enjoy!
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Jenna, this is my favorite way to make a cake. I haven’t tried coconut but will be doing that soon. Happy Birthday to Superboy. My grandson, Lucas, turned 14 in April. They grow up way too fast.
Thank you Bernadette, doctored cake mix cakes are so good and easy! Yes, grands grow so fast~ he’s taller than me now!!
This is so beautiful! It should grace the coronation table! Looks way better than a quiche…
Thank you Dorothy!
Jenna, it’s hard to believe your grandson (and mine too) are soon turning 15! Where did all those years go? Superboy was such a sweet four year old now he’s a darling superdude! I love adding flowers to cakes, especially for special occasions. The rose and coconut cake is perfect for Mother’s Day. Beautiful and looks delicious. Hope you are enjoying our cool springtime………..
Thanks Emily! Can you believe they will be driving soon????
Oh, what a pretty cake! I love the idea of adding flowers. Coconut anything is always a favorite in this house.
Happy Birthday to your grandson! And happy blogaversary to you as well!
Thank you Nancy, have a great weekend!
Your grands are so darned cute! and this cake looks terrific. I like poke cakes and coconut — what a great combo!
Thanks so much Jeanie, it’s a good one!
Such a handsome young boy! We are crazy about anything coconut! The cake looks splendid, Jenna.
Thanks so much Angie!
Such a handsome young boy! We are crazy for anything coconut and your cake looks absolutely splendid, Jenna.
That darling four year old Superboy has grown into a handsome super young man. Happy birthday to him. The cake looks delicious, I love coconut anything! Happy Thursday, Jenna!
Thank you Pam, he’s taller than me now!!!
Love the age 4 to 15 pictures. You must have blinked and time disappeared. Cute little boy became handsome young man. I’m sure you are proud of him and excited to celebrate his special day. Your cake is gorgeous!
Thank you Linda, I am proud of him, straight A’s and a good athlete… 🙂
Amazing looking and love the flower decoration and do not forget the coconut as well.
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Thank you Esme!
What a handsome young man!–isn’t being a grandmother the greatest?!!
I am SO making this cake, off soon to have the ingredients for a Mother’s Day sample. Hope spring over there in AL is super for you–I am learning to live with the rain, but the days when the sun is out are heavenly here in GA. Take care, and keep sending these tempting recipes–Georgia Gal
hi Georgia Gal! This cake is a favorite, I hope you love it! Yes, it’s been a lovely Spring, enjoy! 💕
What a great-looking grandson! Even though it’s Mother’s Day, I hope someone bakes him a delicious birthday cake, for sure!
Thanks Leslie Anne, give him a bowl of ice cream and he’s happy!
Grandchildren are the best and so fun to spoil! That cake is so artfully created and sounds yummy with every bite!
Thanks so much Mary! Have a great weekend!
I remember your pretty blooming cake Jenna, a treat for sure for Mother’s Day! How time flies, happy almost birthday to Super Boy! ♥
Thanks so much Mary, I can’t believe he’s going to be driving soon, yikes!
What a gorgeous looking cake Jenna. That cream of coconut is so good in summer cocktails and it’s probably fabulous in the cake! And blogging since 2012 is quite the achievement. Wow! Happy almost birthday to that handsome grandson of yours and happy almost Mother’s Day to you!
Thanks so much Kim, the cake is really easy to make~ I love that cream of coconut sauce, magic stuff! Thank you for the birthday wishes!
what a gorgeous cake, Jenna. so pretty and festive. Your grandson is such a cute guy! Have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
Thank you so much Debra! Enjoy your new grandbaby, they grow up so fast!
Awww look at Super Boy and how tall and handsome he is!! Happy Birthday to him!
I can only imagine how fabulous that bundt cake is. Wish I had a slice of it right now. 😋
Thanks so much Kitty! He’s taller than me now, and it’s hard to get used to 😂 I hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day💕
This is so pretty Jenna! I’ll be featuring your cake on tomorrow’s Crafty Creators. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much Niki!