A low carb, gluten-free version of the famous Pepperidge Farm 3-Layer Coconut Cake. So good, you will never eat storebought again!
I suppose it’s a measure of my accomplishments that I get so many requests for low carb makeovers of beloved recipes.ย I certainly take such requests as wonderful compliments and faith in my abilities.ย The problem is that I get so many now, and that I say yes to almost all of them, that I can fathom how on earth I will ever get to them all.ย With all the ideas I have in my own head of things I want to make, and all the requests from readers, I would have to live to be 150 to accomplish it.ย Maybe I will live to 150, just to do it!ย The other problem is that I often forget who requested what.ย This time, however, I sorted through my email to find that Julie requested this back in February.ย She wanted a Pepperidge-Farm style Three Layer Coconut Cake, just like the ones her grandparents used to buy her on her birthday as a child.
I thought to myself that such a cake wouldn’t be difficult at all, and I figured I would combine it with my work for Kelapo Coconut because, hey, it’s coconut cake!ย I knew that Kelapo coconut oil would be a perfect replacement for the butter to produce a really tender, moist cake.ย I also figured it would be fun to try making coconut whipped cream to frost it with, but as you will see from my guest post on Kelapo Coconut, my lack of planning and my impatience kept me from being perfectly successful at that.ย No matter, I recovered the frosting and the cake ended up being as delicious as the one in my head.ย I can’t say I’ve ever had the Pepperidge Farm version, but I think is probably a pretty good approximation.ย And my kids, who always declare they don’t like coconut, adored this cake…light coconutty flavour without being overpowering or sickeningly sweet.
So hop on over to the Kelapo Coconut blog and enjoy!
Serves 12.ย Each serving has 7.7 g of carbs and 3 g of fiber.ย Total NET CARBS = 4.7 g.
Jenny says
Hi Carolyn!
I’ve done a lot of your recipes and I have to say they come out really good taste wise. I follow your instructions and ingredients, but I only have one problem, specially with cakes. They tend to come out crusty on the outside and moist on the inside (like a cookie dough texture). I don’t know if this is how it always comes out with almond flour, but that’s what I get every time. What am I doing wrong?
If anyone else know what I have to do…please help. Thanks!
Carolyn says
Hmmm. Talk to me. What brands are you using? What kind of almond flour?
Glenda says
Oh My Gosh! I just made this cake and I made it into two 4 inch cakes. I made them into two layers each so I could share one with a friend who is diabetic also. This is one delicious cake! My family loved it. I know my friend is going to love it too. I’m so excited as this was my first cake using almond flour and it turned out so perfect. Thank you so much!
Carolyn says
I am so glad to hear it. Let me know what your friend thinks!
Glenda says
They absolutely loved it! Everyone thought it was amazing. Thank you again for an amazing treat. ๐
Vicky Hamilton says
Can’t get the link to coconut cake to work. Can anyone email it? Does anyone know if it’s in one of the low carb among friends cookbooks? We Re remote, will have to order the cookbook(s) online.
Carolyn says
It seems to be working now!
Julia Sweeney says
Can I make the whipped cream ahead of time? Nervous it will separate. Do you frost the cake and then chill it or wait until it’s about to be served? Thanks!
Patti says
Oh my, this is my favorite store bought cake and I haven’t had it in years. I have a question for you about the sweetener. Can I use Swerve in this recipe instead of the erythritol listed in the three different parts to the cake?
Carolyn says
Yes you can. I used swerve, actually. I just wrote erythritol because Swerve is a brand name and I didn’t want to mention another brand on Kelapo’s site! ๐
Heide M. says
Wish I had a slice of your cake.
Cathy M says
this cake came out very well- made it as a mini sheet cake and it’s good without frosting. thanks for the recipe.
Sarah W says
What brand of unflavored whey powder did you use? I live in a very small, remote town and must plan my shopping in advance for many ingredients. This cake will be served for Mother’s Day. thanks so much for a great recipe.
Carolyn says
I used Jarrow Organic. I get it online at Amazon.
Sarah W says
Thanks so much, ordering it today.
Melanie E. says
I was surprised to see it was made with almond flour instead of coconut flour! Looks delish!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
This is such a beautiful and springtimey cake, Carolyn! I cannot get enough coconut lately and this looks like something my husband and I would both love!
RavieNomNoms says
Yummy coconut cake! Stay safe
Lisa says
Oh MY GOODNESS! – you were reading my mind! I came across another low carb recipe for this a short time back – but this was always one of my favorite indulgences years ago! Thank you!!!
Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective says
Great gluten-free recipe! Looks delicious!
Vicki @ WITK says
Ooo! I love that coconut cake! Thank you for making it better for me ๐
Batya says
I’ve been having a great deal of trouble lately when I try making whipped coconut cream; the fat in the coconut milk seems to solidify too completely, more like butter than cream, and refuses to whip at all. What am I doing wrong?
Carolyn says
That was my issue too, when I put it in the freezer. Question…what brand of coconut milk are you using?
Gerri says
Does that look delicious! And, beautiful.
If you’re up for another request (know you like a challenge), I’d be forever in your debt for a LC pretzel recipe. Thanks.
Carolyn says
Oh boy. Do you mean the little snack pretzels or the big yeasted bread pretzels??? Either way, it’s going to be tough!
Gerri says
Either the big, soft ones or the little snack pretzels. Know you can do it:)
india white says
Love your site….we are a gluten free family. I would love the recipie for the coconut cake put cannot seem to locate it ๐
HELP ๐
Carolyn says
Hi there! It’s the bottom link in my post, where it says “hop on over to the Kelapo Coconut blog” Click Kelapo Coconut Blog and it will take you right there. I just tried it out and it worked for me!
Beth says
Help! I know it’s been several months, but when you click on the link to take you to the recipe, it’s no longer there. Can you please repost it? Thanks!
Carolyn says
Argh. Okay, let me check on that…
Carolyn says
Hi Beth,
I checked with Kelapo and they are having trouble with their site right now. So in the meantime, would you like me to email you the recipe? Send me an email at alldayidreamaboutfood@gmail.com.
Hannah says
Hi Carolyn, any chance you could email me the recipe? I’m looking for a cake to make my sister for her graduation!
Carolyn says
Email me at alldayidreamaboutfood@gmail.com to remind me! Thanks!
Lori says
website is still down with your link to the recipe. ๐