Most people have a strong reaction to coconut. Love it or hate it, few are in-between. There are so many who have an issue with the texture; but, I LOVE coconut in pretty much any form!

Sheet cakes have recently become a new fave. Thin slices of moist cake with a buttery, sweet icing. Most often, coconut cakes are made of white cakes with a coconut frosting and (hopefully!) toasted coconut flakes on top. I shoved coconut flavor into every crevice of this cake- in a good way! And, it is the PERFECT amount!

Reasons to Love Sheet Cake

• Bakes in just 15 minutes!
• You can easily cut at least 20 slices!
• A pourable icing that takes little time to prepare or spread!
• Easy to decorate with a fun topping!- sprinkles, nuts, candies, cookie crumbs, etc.
• Always a crowd pleaser!

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Coconut Sheet Cake Tips 

1. Toast your coconut. Whenever possible, just do it.
2. Pour glaze over the cake when it’s still warm. Then, quickly spread before the glaze begins to set.
3. Plan a fun topping- toasted coconut, sprinkles, cookie crumbs, etc. Sometimes a few air bubbles will set into the icing.
4. Store cake in the fridge.
5. For best results- leave cake in the fridge overnight. Then, slice and enjoy the next day.
6. Cut the cake with a plastic knife. This will keep your sheet pan from scratching, plus it will slice through the cake and icing a bit smoother.

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Ingredients in Gluten Free Coconut Sheet Cake

• Butter
• Brown Sugar
• Maple Syrup
• Vanilla
• Coconut Extract
• Eggs
• Applesauce
• Greek Yogurt
• Milk
• Baking Soda
• Gluten Free Flour Blend
• Coconut Flakes

Coconut Glaze

• Butter
• Coconut Oil
• Milk
• Powdered Sugar
• Coconut Extract
• Coconut Flakes, Toasted

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What is the difference between sheet cake and regular cake?

The major difference involves the size of the cake pan. Sheet cakes use a large, shallow pan. Regular cakes are baked in a 9x13 baking dish or round cake pans.

What is a Texas sheet cake?

Some believe the name refers to the size of the cake. While people may use the term to describe a few different items, true Texas sheet cake very closely resembles German chocolate cake. It is a thin chocolate cake with a coconut-pecan frosting.

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Where was coconut cake invented?

In America, the first coconut cakes came from the South. Enslaved African women were familiar with coconuts and knew how to break them down and utilize in recipes.

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