Cream of Coconut Cake

Cream of Coconut Cake

• 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup cream of coconut
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 lb confectioners' sugar
• Flaked coconut (optional)
• Toasted hazelnuts (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch pan (for a sheet cake) or two 9-inch pans (for a layer cake - my preference).
2. Combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, cream of coconut and the sour cream and mix well for 4 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes. Let cake cool then frost with cream cheese frosting and top with flaked coconut.
4. To Make Frosting: Combine the softened cream cheese, vanilla, almond extract, and confectioners' sugar. Mix until smooth and spread over cooled cake. Top with flaked coconut and toasted hazelnuts, if desired.