I actually crushed the oreos and folded it into the batter.

That makes more sense. Thanks mmich!

So what is everyone's top 5 flavors from the google doc. that everyone raves about the most, the best seller.

I've honestly loved, loved, loved every single one I've tried. So far, I've done:

MacsMom's chocolate
MacsMom's red velvet
Orange Dreamsicle
Smores
Peaches n Cream
Butter Pecan
Snickerdoodle (with a snickerdoodle cookie between the cake layers)
MacsMom's Lemon

Awesome thread! Have enjoyed reading everyone's posts. I am new to this so all the info is fantastic. Have to try some new flavors. Thank You

The cinnamon roll is the favorite around here.

Oh my gosh! How could I forget the root beer? That was a *huge* hit at my son's birthday party. People were amazed.

Still loving this thread!
My 30th birthday is in a month and I'm going to be making my own "fancy" cake (only way I'll get one, haha). And I think I'm going to do some sort of peanut butter cup type cake flavor. Mmmmmm.

I still haven't tried a ton of these but my favorite to date is the Mimosa cake. It was a huge hit when my friend got married. I have a friend who really doesn't like sweets and she loved it. I need more reasons to make cakes

I was looking for a just Coconut Cake in the documents but Coconut is always mixed up with something else. So I'm writing up a recipe for just coconut which I plan to make tomorrow, please let me know if it sounds do-able ... thanks!

- 1 pkg white cake mix
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 4 egg whites
- 2/3 cup coconut milk
- 2/3 cup coconut cream
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup sour cream (or coconut flavored yoghourt)
- 1 tsp coconut extract (if I can get a hold of one)
- 1 cup flaked coconut, folded in

Toast the coconut before adding to the cake batter.

It sounds yummy just a heads up the only time I made a coconut cake with shredded coconut it came out a little dry. Hopefully your coconut cream will help that.

Thanks for the suggestions

Yeah I was thinking about toasting the coconuts but wasn't sure. Was planning to decorate with toasted coconuts though.

I may try these out as cupcakes then. I've never worked with coconut milk or cream haha so it'll be interesting to see how it turns out. I tried to look for coconut pudding but wasn't successful.

OK, so I'm thinking I may want to do a butterbeer cake (ala Harry Potter) for my oldest son's birthday... Any ideas??

Squeeky3, I have a bottle of imitation coconut extract, made by Schilling. I don't recall the store where I found it, but it is out there somewhere. Good luck on your cake. Be sure to let us know how it turns out.

Watkins sells a delicious coconut extract.

Thanks! I'll definitely let you know it turns out ... if it turns out ... haha

I went to the store last night to look for coconut extract, the label was there but it was empty Just my luck! I'll check around, I'm sure I'll find it!

Hey guess what -- I just checked and I have ALL the ingredients to make the coconut cake!! Yeah baby!! Looks like we'll be doing some baking this weekend!!

Everyone is talking about root beer float cake, can someone give me the recipe. I would love to make them this weekend for a church event.

MacsMom, I made your Orange Dreamsicle into cupcakes, they are cooling on the counter. I was wondering what icing you recommend? Or anyone else who has made this cake/ used the recipe, send the suggestions. Thanks!

You can do an orange buttercream or a lighter whipped vanilla frosting!

Alrighty ...

So I finally baked the Coconut Cake in cupcake form ....

They turned out so delicious! And the texture is so soft and moist, I absolutely love them. The toasted flakes really did the trick. I'm going to decorate them tomorrow so looking forward to trying them with filling and toppping! yum

The recipe is a keeper

Squeeky3,
That's great...glad the recipe worked so well!

I'm making the coconut cake tomorrow -- any tips on how to toast the coconut?

I should mention that I didn't have any coconut flavoured pudding mix so I didn't add any. I also added an extra tablespoon of vegetable oil because I heard the coconut flakes can dry out the cake.

I toasted the coconut flakes in my toaster oven, set on 325 deg for about 3-4 mins ... I kept checking on them because I didn't want them burning!

Well crap, I guess it wasn't in the stars for me to make the coconut cupcakes. First I toasted the coconut in the toaster oven -- can you say "flaming coconut"? Then I decide to use the rest of the bag, I get that all set up and start on my liquid ingredients. Who knew coconut cream and coconut milk could go bad INSIDE the can??? Ah well... I guess it's time for strawberry cupcakes. Which works out well, I have pink icing made for roses next week in class.