Ooey Gooey Coconut Cake
A rich, buttery cake base topped with a gooey cream cheese and coconut filling. This Southern-inspired dessert is sweet, soft, and totally irresistible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–55 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour + cooling
- Yield: 15–24 squares
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern-inspired / American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Base:
1 box white or yellow cake mix
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 egg
Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup shredded or flaked coconut
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
In a bowl, mix together cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg until crumbly. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan.
In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the remaining 2 eggs, vanilla, powdered sugar, and coconut until smooth.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake base.
Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is just set but still gooey.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. It firms up as it cools.
Notes
Mix It Up: Add crushed pineapple or swap vanilla for coconut extract for a tropical twist.
Cake Mix Tip: Yellow cake mix gives a richer flavor, while white mix keeps it light and sweet.
Texture Tip: Don’t overbake—slightly underbaked center keeps it gooey and soft.
Storage: Store covered at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/ooey-gooey-coconut-cake/
