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Coconut Cake Recipe

Coconut Cake Recipe


  • Author: Marie Lavigne
  • Total Time: 1 hour (includes cooling)
  • Yield: 1 cake (12 servings) 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 2 cups shredded coconut for frosting and garnish

For the Coconut Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 45 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Extra shredded coconut for garnishing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, fully incorporating after each addition.
  4. Mix in coconut milk, vanilla, and coconut extracts. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly among prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  6. For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, coconut milk, extracts, and salt, beating to a smooth and fluffy consistency.
  7. Assemble the cake by spreading frosting between layers, over the top, and around the sides. Garnish with shredded coconut.
  8. Chill before serving to allow flavors to meld together.

Notes:
For an extra coconutty flavor, toast the shredded coconut garnish until golden before sprinkling on the cake. If desired, simple syrup can be brushed on each cake layer before frosting for added moisture.

 

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: Approx. 600-700 per serving
  • Sugar: 50g per serving
  • Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: Approx. 80g per serving
  • Fiber: Approx. 2g per serving
  • Protein: Approx. 8g per serving
  • Cholesterol: 150mg per serving