Orange Coconut Cake

Why Make This Recipe

This Orange Coconut Cake is a soft, moist, and flavorful dessert that brings together the fresh taste of oranges and the sweet crunch of coconut. It’s perfect for any time you want a tropical treat at home. The citrus flavor brightens every bite, and the coconut adds a lovely texture that makes it stand out from regular cakes.

You don’t need any fancy ingredients or complicated steps to make this cake. Everything used is simple and easy to find. That makes it great for busy families, new bakers, or anyone looking for a no-stress dessert that always turns out tasty.

This cake is also very versatile. You can serve it as a sweet snack, a dessert after dinner, or even bring it to a party. Everyone will love the mix of orange and coconut flavors. It’s one of those recipes you’ll want to make again and again.

How to Make Orange Coconut Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1 small box orange Jell-O
• ¾ cup orange juice
• ¾ cup oil
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup coconut
• 1 teaspoon orange zest

For the Icing:

• 1 small box instant vanilla pudding
• 1 cup milk
• 1 (9 oz.) container Cool Whip
• 1 teaspoon orange zest

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, orange Jell-O, orange juice, oil, eggs, coconut, and orange zest.
3. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
4. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cake cool.
5. For the icing, mix the instant pudding with milk until it thickens.
6. Fold in the Cool Whip and orange zest.
7. Spread the icing over the cooled cake.
8. Chill the cake in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.