Description
A delightful and moist coconut cake with creamy frosting, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup coconut milk (canned or carton)
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp coconut extract
- 2 cups heavy cream (chilled)
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups shredded coconut (for exterior)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three cake pans.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for about 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix together the coconut milk, whole milk, vanilla extract, and coconut extract in a separate bowl.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the liquid mixture to the creamed butter, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Let the cakes cool completely in the pans.
- Whip the chilled heavy cream to soft peaks, then fold in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and shredded coconut.
- Beat the cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla until well combined.
- Layer the cooled cakes with the coconut filling and frost the outside with cream cheese frosting.
- Press the remaining shredded coconut onto the outer layer for garnish.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature before starting for best results. Overmixing should be avoided to keep the cake light.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg