Description
Indulge in the tropical goodness of this Coconut Cake Recipe, a delightful dessert that captures the essence of sunny beaches. With soft, moist cake layers infused with rich coconut flavor, and a creamy coconut cream cheese frosting generously adorned with sweetened shredded coconut, this cake is sure to impress at any gathering. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a wedding, or simply enjoying a cozy family dinner, this elegant treat is not just visually stunning but also incredibly delicious. Each slice offers a blissful burst of coconut flavor that will leave your guests asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large egg whites (lightly beaten)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon coconut extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In one bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vegetable oil, egg whites, vanilla extract, coconut extract, and coconut milk to the butter mixture; mix until combined.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture; fold in shredded coconut until just mixed.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter and cream cheese together with extracts; gradually add confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
- Frost cooled cakes generously and decorate with shredded coconut.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg