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Fall in Love with Coconut Again—15 Must-Try Dessert Recipes That Wow!

There’s something about coconut that makes desserts feel extra special. Its light, nutty flavor pairs perfectly with chocolate, caramel, or even fruit. These coconut-infused desserts are perfect for anyone who loves a treat that’s both sweet and satisfying.

Carrot Cake Donuts with Coconut Glaze

Carrot Cake Donuts with Coconut Glaze
Photo Credit: The Healthy Epicurean.

If you’re looking for an insanely delicious dessert, look no farther than these carrot cake donuts with coconut glaze!

Get the recipe: Carrot Cake Donuts with Coconut Glaze

Coconut Sheet Cake

Coconut Sheet Cake
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This homemade coconut sheet cake recipe is perfect to serve for any occasion. A homemade coconut cake topped with a cream cheese frosting and toasted coconut. The ultimate cake for coconut lovers.

Get the recipe: Coconut Sheet Cake

Italian Cream Cake

Italian Cream Cake
Photo Credit: The Slow Roasted Italian.

Italian Cream Cake is loaded with coconut, toasted pecans, and luscious cream cheese frosting. Impress your guests with a classic dessert!

Get the recipe: Italian Cream Cake

Peanut Butter and Coconut No Bake Cookies

Peanut Butter and Coconut No Bake Cookies
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Take chocolate and peanut butter, throw in a little coconut and drizzle with caramel and you’ve got delicious no bake cookies that are perfect for any occasion!

Get the recipe: Peanut Butter and Coconut No Bake Cookies

Blackberry & Coconut Pound Cake

Blackberry & Coconut Pound Cake
Photo Credit: Quiet Baking Day.

This Blackberry & Coconut Pound Cake has a quintessentially moist coconut cake with a ribbon of blackberry jam running through the center. This pound cake is sure to be a crowd pleaser, and the best part, you can completely justify having it for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Get the recipe: Blackberry & Coconut Pound Cake

Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake

Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake
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This is a lovely one-bowl, easy chocolate coconut cake recipe. Both flavors come through without them overpowering each other. It has a fluffy crumb and a glaze made with coconut cream that is phenomenal on its own.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake

Coconut Cake with Lime Glaze

Coconut Cake with Lime Glaze
Photo Credit: Chenee Today.

The best vegan coconut cake with a rich lime glaze! This egg and dairy free coconut cake recipe is a deliciously easy celebration dessert! 

Get the recipe: Coconut Cake with Lime Glaze

Coconut Dream Bars

Coconut Dream Bars
Photo Credit: Kristy’s Kitchen.

These coconut dream bars are rich, chewy, and buttery. If you like coconut, you’ll love these bars! A sweet, chewy coconut topping is layered on top of a buttery shortbread crust. They’re easy to make but taste like you spent a lot of time in the kitchen.

Get the recipe: Coconut Dream Bars

Coconut Pecan Cookies

Coconut Pecan Cookies
Photo Credit: Chenee Today.

Easy coconut pecan cookies recipe that you’ll make again and again! The soft and chewy texture, touch of cinnamon and vanilla make these the best coconut pecan cookies ever!

Get the recipe: Coconut Pecan Cookies

Coconut Cream Pie

Coconut Cream Pie
Photo Credit: Baked by an Introvert.

A silky coconut flavored pudding is chilled in a flaky homemade pie crust and topped with sweetened whipped cream and toasted coconut. It’s a contrast of flavors and textures that will leave you dreaming of more.

Get the recipe: Coconut Cream Pie

Old Fashioned Italian Cream Cake

Old Fashioned Italian Cream Cake
Photo Credit: Ninnescah Homestead.

This Old Fashioned Italian Cream Cake is three layers of pure perfection. Toasted coconut and pecan pieces add plenty of texture to the simply delicious cream cheese frosting. This cake is a favorite at our house!

Get the recipe: Old Fashioned Italian Cream Cake

Ube Cake with Coconut Frosting

Ube Cake with Coconut Frosting
Photo Credit: Little Sweet Baker.

This beautifully vibrant ube cake is soft, moist, and packed with the lovely flavor of purple yam. It’s topped with a coconut cream frosting for a melt-in-your-mouth finish and to enhance the natural flavor of ube.

Get the reicpe: Ube Cake with Coconut Frosting

Magic Cookie Bars

Magic Cookie Bars
Photo Credit: Little Sweet Baker.

These magic cookie bars (a.k.a Hello Dolly bars) are loaded with flavor and easy to make. Between the graham cracker crust, chocolate chips, nuts, and shredded coconut, these bars are a sweet, chewy, and chocolaty delight.

Get the recipe: Magic Cookie Bars

Macaroon Kiss Cookies

Macaroon Kiss Cookies
Photo Credit: The Cookin’ Chicks.

Treat the coconut lovers in your life to a dessert just for them. Macaroon Kiss Cookies combine flaky sweetened coconut flakes and cream cheese for a chewy cookie everyone will enjoy!

Get the recipe: Macaroon Kiss Cookies

Hawaiian Pudding Squares

Hawaiian Pudding Squares
Photo Credit: Earth to Veg.

Traditional Hawaiian Haupia (coconut pudding) is the easiest dessert. All it takes is coconut milk, cornstarch, and sugar. Serve cold for a refreshing treat.

Get the recipe: Hawaiian Pudding Squares


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