frosted southern coconut cake on a cake stand
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spread shredded, flaked or shaved coconut evenly on an ungreased baking sheet pan.
  3. Bake for about 4 minutes, just until the coconut begins to brown. Give it a good stir and return it to the oven.
  4. Bake for another 4 minutes, then stir it again.
  5. Return it to the oven and check every minute or so until it’s nicely golden brown, stirring as needed. Total bake time is typically around 10 minutes.