When you put your batter in your pan and smooth it out you have to either run your spatula back and forth into the cake batter to cut through any air bubbles in the batter or tap the bottom of the pan with the batter in it hard onto the counter to bring any air bubbles to the top so you can pop them. You had a big bubble in the center of the cake and the Banana cake middles that popped during baking and thus the centers collapsed into the empty space left by the big air bubble. You should do this any time you bake a cake in layers or a 9x13 pan/s except an Angel Food cake. Angel Food cake would collapse if you tapped it on the counter, but you should still cut into the batter of an Angel Food cake with a knife or spatula to release the air bubbles.
Thank for the review. I love coconut. I think if I made this I’d make the deluxe version and add coconut extract to the cake mix and homemade frosting with coconut on the top. 😋
I come here when I want a quick and easy to follow and reliable review of products. I like the fact that you get to the point and you all are easy to listen to. Here’s a quick tip for that tub of frosting. Next time you open one to use, stick one beater of your electric mixer in and beat the frosting for 30 seconds to a minute. You will be amazed at what it will do to the color and texture, and I think the taste too. Just be sure to grab on tight to the container and don’t let go until the beater stops. 😊
I cannot wait to buy this mix and I’ll add the sweetened coconut on the top, yummy! I love it. Not me, I want both the cake n coconut , lol! Thank you for baking and sharing with us. Hoping your day is wonderful.
Looks delicious. I’d be very happy with that middle section😁. I wonder why both boxes resulted in a dip in the middle as this didn’t happen with other box mixes you’ve made. Thanks for the review.
I bought these too and sent to my friend in Canada. There is a litany of reasons why cakes dip in the middle but it doesn't matter in this application.
@@TamiDunn Thanks! Can't wait to hear her review. I send her local stuff from where I live and travel . She sends stuff to me too. When I visit the south I send home so many things, the local UPS store loves me when I walk in. It makes a lot of people happy, so worth it to me. Really appreciate your candid remarks. So refreshing to see an honest opinion. Thanks for sharing.
Tami! Maybe if you guys feel like doing this Duncan Hines they make Dolly’s cake mixes well they also makes the same flavors. I’m sure all your subscribers would love for you guys to do a comparison to see if it’s the same?! If you have time cuz I know you guys are so super busy! 😎🙈
Tami the cake looks delicious! I know how frustrating that can be when cakes sink! I had to play around with oven temperature and baking pans (Calphalon is my favorite) if you use light pans reduce your temp to 325. For this size pan 30-32 minutes depending of course on your oven. (I touch lightly in center to see if it springs back) don’t forget to tap your pan on counter and smooth top and run spatula lightly thru cake batter and don’t open the oven until close to time to remove.🙂 oh boy…ya need to be a scientist sometimes for baking!🧐😁
I’m hoping to find this and the banana to make for Easter. I will definitely add the coconut to it, but want to have the family choose which they like better. Our own little family review!! 😉 Thanks for reviewing them both!! Can’t wait to try them!!
I love coconut but I like a denser cake. I don't like how airy and fluffy the boxed ones are. I'm glad you said how fluffy it is lol bc I won't be buying this one. I thought it would be much more dense (Southern Style) and full of real coconut flavor and flakes 🥥🥥🎂🍰
These flavors seem a little.. boring. They don't say limited edition so I hope these sell well and she releases some LE flavors that are more adventurous. But I'm glad both products are nice. I always adore your baking videos so this was very fun to watch. And I'm impressed you were able to get both out so quickly 💗
FYI maybe y’all can find it at Kroger because they are sold out of Dolly Parton‘s cake mixes all over it’s supposed to be at Walmart and on the Duncan Hines website they are both sold out 😢 You can leave your email address to be notified when they are back in stock 😎
Duncan Hines makes a Pineapple Supreme cake. It may be easier to add sweetened coconut to that rather than add pineapple to coconut. I could be totally wrong though.
I would top it with Coconut 😁 It's a shame that the taste lacks and would need the extra coconut to save it. I would buy this to try it but otherwise I would stick with the fake banana one haha
When you put your batter in your pan and smooth it out you have to either run your spatula back and forth into the cake batter to cut through any air bubbles in the batter or tap the bottom of the pan with the batter in it hard onto the counter to bring any air bubbles to the top so you can pop them. You had a big bubble in the center of the cake and the Banana cake middles that popped during baking and thus the centers collapsed into the empty space left by the big air bubble. You should do this any time you bake a cake in layers or a 9x13 pan/s except an Angel Food cake. Angel Food cake would collapse if you tapped it on the counter, but you should still cut into the batter of an Angel Food cake with a knife or spatula to release the air bubbles.
I made this cake I used coconut milk it gave it a more coconut flavor.Also you can add coconut pudding mix.
Thanks for sharing!
This was the best store bought cake I ever had, really taste homemade
Thank for the review. I love coconut. I think if I made this I’d make the deluxe version and add coconut extract to the cake mix and homemade frosting with coconut on the top. 😋
Thank you for watching!
I come here when I want a quick and easy to follow and reliable review of products. I like the fact that you get to the point and you all are easy to listen to. Here’s a quick tip for that tub of frosting. Next time you open one to use, stick one beater of your electric mixer in and beat the frosting for 30 seconds to a minute. You will be amazed at what it will do to the color and texture, and I think the taste too. Just be sure to grab on tight to the container and don’t let go until the beater stops. 😊
Thank you for the great tip!
I cannot wait to buy this mix and I’ll add the sweetened coconut on the top, yummy! I love it.
Not me, I want both the cake n coconut , lol!
Thank you for baking and sharing with us.
Hoping your day is wonderful.
Coconut would be delicious on top!
I love how moist and fluffy these cakes come out looking!! Yum 😋
Thank you 🤗
I bought this mix today and bought some coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk to mix together and pour over and top with flaked coconut
Sounds great!
Looks delicious. I’d be very happy with that middle section😁. I wonder why both boxes resulted in a dip in the middle as this didn’t happen with other box mixes you’ve made. Thanks for the review.
I was curious about that too! The good thing is, once you add the frosting, no one is the wiser.
I bought these too and sent to my friend in Canada. There is a litany of reasons why cakes dip in the middle but it doesn't matter in this application.
That was so nice of you!
@@TamiDunn Thanks! Can't wait to hear her review. I send her local stuff from where I live and travel . She sends stuff to me too. When I visit the south I send home so many things, the local UPS store loves me when I walk in. It makes a lot of people happy, so worth it to me. Really appreciate your candid remarks. So refreshing to see an honest opinion. Thanks for sharing.
I am still looking for this
Me too 😊
Coconut is one of my favorite flavors. I havent seen dolly cakes here in ny. I am so really think your sweater is so pretty
Thank you so much ☺️
Tami! Maybe if you guys feel like doing this Duncan Hines they make Dolly’s cake mixes well they also makes the same flavors. I’m sure all your subscribers would love for you guys to do a comparison to see if it’s the same?! If you have time cuz I know you guys are so super busy! 😎🙈
I really think this is just their coconut supreme cake mix… which is delicious. The preparation is slight different but I’d bet the mix is the same!!!
Tami the cake looks delicious! I know how frustrating that can be when cakes sink! I had to play around with oven temperature and baking pans (Calphalon is my favorite) if you use light pans reduce your temp to 325. For this size pan 30-32 minutes depending of course on your oven. (I touch lightly in center to see if it springs back) don’t forget to tap your pan on counter and smooth top and run spatula lightly thru cake batter and don’t open the oven until close to time to remove.🙂 oh boy…ya need to be a scientist
sometimes for baking!🧐😁
That's the truth!
I’m hoping to find this and the banana to make for Easter. I will definitely add the coconut to it, but want to have the family choose which they like better. Our own little family review!! 😉 Thanks for reviewing them both!! Can’t wait to try them!!
Sounds great! I do think it would be amazing with the added coconut.
Yummy I’m going to look for this next time I go to Walmart!!
Hope you enjoy!
I love coconut but I like a denser cake. I don't like how airy and fluffy the boxed ones are. I'm glad you said how fluffy it is lol bc I won't be buying this one. I thought it would be much more dense (Southern Style) and full of real coconut flavor and flakes 🥥🥥🎂🍰
You are right; this one is fluffy.
These flavors seem a little.. boring. They don't say limited edition so I hope these sell well and she releases some LE flavors that are more adventurous. But I'm glad both products are nice. I always adore your baking videos so this was very fun to watch. And I'm impressed you were able to get both out so quickly 💗
Thank you so much 😊
I'm going to buy this!!! Looks so delicious 🤤
I hope you enjoy it!
FYI maybe y’all can find it at Kroger because they are sold out of Dolly Parton‘s cake mixes all over it’s supposed to be at Walmart and on the Duncan Hines website they are both sold out 😢
You can leave your email address to be notified when they are back in stock 😎
Great idea!!
I am making this right now, making the cupcakes, instead of using the pudding I put in a ripened banana.
I hope you enjoy it 😊
yummy cake this one looks as good as the banana one nice and sweet 😋
It’s very tasty 😋
I bet this would be really good with some crushed pineapple in it! But I'm not sure how much you would use?
Duncan Hines makes a Pineapple Supreme cake. It may be easier to add sweetened coconut to that rather than add pineapple to coconut. I could be totally wrong though.
@@TamiDunn LOL no that actually makes sense. Good idea! I'd add banana too. Sorta like a hummingbird cake I think
Omg saw your video I had to run out and find this cake mix😂😂😂❤❤❤ I’m in Chicago and love me some Dolly im out here buying up the store 😂😂❤❤❤❤❤
It's honestly no different than any coconut cake. This one just has Dolly's picture on it :)
What is Your Guys Favorite Cake
Kevin loves German Chocolate cake.
Oh my gosh I love the package. I don't need the cake, just the box. Lol
Need a. Pizza stone under pan.
The last part to cook is the middle and it doesn't reach temp in the middle.
I'm sorry that happens to yours. Ours always bakes perfectly.
The calorie content is for 1/10th prepared cake. That's sans frosting, of course.
I would top it with Coconut 😁 It's a shame that the taste lacks and would need the extra coconut to save it. I would buy this to try it but otherwise I would stick with the fake banana one haha
The added coconut would be delicious.
Now if only they made a Dolly Parton coconut cream frosting to go with this cake mix...
I agree! They should do it!
The cake texture for a box is good just lacks coconut flavor…I’ll add coconut extract next time.
Thank you for watching!
Cool necklace Tami! ;)
Thank you 😊
They should of made coconut frosting....m
I agree!
I love your voice :)
Thank you so much :))
I noticed that they stopped eating the cake and left a lot of it behind. That tells me all I need to know about this cake.
Thank you for watching!
I watched the other video 😇
Thank you :)