Description
A delightful and creamy coconut cake that transports you to a tropical paradise with every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- For the frosting:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the softened butter, coconut milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well combined.
- Gently fold in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second cake layer on top.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream. Sprinkle the top with shredded coconut.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a tropical twist, add crushed pineapple between the layers or mix it into the frosting.
- Substitute almond extract for vanilla for a different flavor profile, or use unsweetened coconut for a less sweet cake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg