Ingredients
**For the cake base:**
1 box white or vanilla cake mix
3 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water or milk
**For the frosting:**
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2–3 drops pink food coloring
**For the topping:**
1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions using eggs, oil, and water or milk. Pour into prepared dish.
3. Bake for 28–32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
4. While cake cools, beat butter and cream cheese together until smooth.
5. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, milk, and food coloring. Beat until fluffy and light pink.
6. Spread frosting over cooled cake.
7. Sprinkle shredded coconut evenly on top and press gently to adhere.
8. Chill for 30 minutes before slicing into bars. Store leftovers covered in fridge.
Notes
Use strawberry or raspberry extract for a fruity twist.
Great for baby showers, Valentine’s Day, or spring holidays.
Make ahead and refrigerate overnight for easy slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Bars
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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