What better way to elevate a springtime celebration than with a beautiful layer cake, featuring pastel colors, vanilla, and coconut. The best part? This cake is made using a Betty Crocker™ Cake Mix, cutting down time spent in the kitchen without sacrificing flavor and presentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pastel Vanilla Coconut Layer Cake
- Prep Time 40 min
- Total 2 hr 0 min
- Servings 10
- Ingredients 10
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ White Cake Mix
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup refined coconut oil
- 4 egg whites
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Pastel gel food color from 1 box Betty Crocker™ Pastel Gel Food Color, as desired
Frosting and Filling
- 2 cups butter, softened
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
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Step1
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 3 (6-inch) round cake pans. Set aside.
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Step2
In a large bowl, add cake mix, buttermilk, refined coconut oil, egg whites, and vanilla extract. Using a handheld mixer, beat on medium-high speed for 3 minutes.
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Step3
Evenly divide the batter into 3 medium-sized bowls. Add a few drops of Betty Crocker™ Pastel Gel Food Color into each bowl using desired colors. Gently fold in the gel food color until evenly distributed. Place each colored batter into a prepared cake pan, and bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from pans, and allow cakes to fully cool on cooling rack before decorating.
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Step4
In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese using a handheld mixer until smooth. Add in the powdered sugar in 1/2 cup increments, mixing on low speed between additions. Once all the powdered sugar has been added, beat until smooth and fluffy.
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Step5
Place the first cake layer onto a cake board. Add a large dollop of frosting on top and spread evenly. Top the frosting with a sprinkle of shredded coconut. Repeat with each remaining cake layer. When the cake is fully stacked, place in the fridge 15-30 minutes to firm up. Once the cake is chilled, use the remaining frosting to cover the cake, using a cake scraper to evenly spread and smooth the frosting. Any leftover frosting can be used to decorate with buttercream swirls, if desired.
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