Description
Coconut Cake is a tropical delight that promises to transport your taste buds to paradise with its moist, fluffy texture and creamy coconut frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this cake not only looks stunning with its white layers and coconut shavings but also brings joy to family gatherings and celebrations alike. Whether it’s a birthday or just a sweet treat on a Tuesday, this Coconut Cake is bound to impress and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and granulated sugar.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until fluffy; gradually add the sugar mixture.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time and then mix in the coconut milk until smooth.
- Gently fold in the shredded coconut.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While cooling, make the frosting by beating powdered sugar with softened butter and vanilla until creamy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 185mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in lime zest or almond extract. - Substitute cream cheese for butter in the frosting for a tangy twist. - Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing.