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    20

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon coconut flavor

Filling

Coconut Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 cup butter, at cool room temperature
  • 5 Tablespoons full-fat coconut milk
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • toasted unsweetened coconut chips

Directions

  1. Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 X 13 inch baking dish; set aside.

  2. Step 2
    In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, eggs, coconut milk, water, butter, vanilla and coconut flavor on low for 30 seconds.

  3. Step 3
    Turn speed up to medium and mix together for 1-2 minutes, or until combined.

  4. Step 4
    Pour batter into prepared baking dish.

  5. Step 5
    Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

  6. Step 6
    Using a handle of a wooden spoon (or similar instrument), poke holes in the cake ( approximately 35).

  7. Step 7
    Pour the lemon fruit filling over warm cake, gently spreading as necessary.

  8. Step 8
    Let cake cool to room temperature.

  9. Step 9
    To make the frosting, beat butter until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.

  10. Step 10
    Add coconut milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.

  11. Step 11
    Stir in pinch or two of salt, to taste.

  12. Step 12
    Spread frosting over cooled cake, and top with coconut chips.

  13. Step 13
    Store leftovers covered in fridge.

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