Description
Coconut Cake is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of tropical paradise in every bite. With its light and fluffy layers infused with sweet coconut flavor, and topped with rich cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfect for summer gatherings or any celebration. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make treat that promises to bring smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in coconut milk and vanilla extract until combined. Fold in shredded coconut gently.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; add coconut milk if needed for consistency. Frost cooled cakes generously and decorate with additional shredded coconut or fruit if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg