Let’s assemble this delicious coconut creation:

1. Bake and Cool the Cake:

• Preheat your oven according to the white cake mix package directions. Grease and flour (or just spray with baking spray) a 9×13 inch baking pan.
• Prepare the cake mix batter according to the package instructions, using the ingredients (eggs, oil, water) listed on the box.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake as directed, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Remove the baked cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is crucial – the cake must be fully cool before adding the soak.

2. Prepare the Coconut Soak:

• Once the cake is cool, prepare the soak. In a medium bowl, whisk together the entire can of cream of coconut and the entire can of sweetened condensed milk until well combined and smooth.

3. Poke Holes and Add Soak:

• Using the round handle of a wooden spoon, a sturdy straw, or the tines of a fork, poke holes all over the top surface of the completely cooled cake. Space the holes about 1-2 inches apart, poking down about halfway to three-quarters of the way into the cake.
• Slowly and evenly pour the cream of coconut/sweetened condensed milk mixture over the top of the poked cake. Try to ensure the mixture seeps into the holes and covers the surface.

4. Chill to Absorb:

• Cover the cake pan with plastic wrap. Place the cake in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2-3 hours (longer is often better, up to overnight). This allows the soak to fully absorb into the cake, making it incredibly moist.

5. Add Whipped Topping:

• Once the cake has chilled and the soak has absorbed, remove it from the refrigerator.
• Spread the thawed whipped topping (Cool Whip) evenly over the top of the soaked cake using a spatula.

6. Sprinkle with Coconut and Chill Again:

• Sprinkle the flaked coconut generously and evenly over the whipped topping layer.
• Cover the cake again and return it to the refrigerator to chill for at least another hour (or a few hours as the recipe suggests) to allow the topping to set and flavors to meld further.

7. Serve:

• Serve the Delicious Creamy Coconut Cake cold, sliced into squares directly from the pan. Top with vanilla ice cream or extra toasted coconut if desired.

Incredibly easy steps for a super moist and flavorful cake