Raspberry Coconut Cake

10 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix
  • 3 egg whites (or as called for by your cake mix)
  • 1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
  • 1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
  • 3 cups flaked coconut, divided
  • 6 (1 ounce) squares white baking chocolate
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Prepare cake batter according to package directions; fold in 2/3 cup coconut.
  2. 2
    Pour into two greased 9-in. round baking pans.
  3. 3
    Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  4. 4
    Cool for 10 minutes removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  5. 5
    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate and cream.
  6. 6
    Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute (mine took 30 seconds) or until chocolate is almost melted; stir until smooth. (Please adjust the time in microwave according to your micro's power).
  7. 7
    Cool to room temperature. In a small bowl, combine jam and 1 cup coconut.
  8. 8
    Spread over one cake layer; top with second layer.
  9. 9
    In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light an d fluffy; gradually beat in white chocolate mixture.
  10. 10
    Spread over top and sides of cake.
  11. 11
    Toast remaining coconut; sprinkle over cake.

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