Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of our Coconut Cake, a soft and moist dessert that captures the essence of paradise in every bite. This cake features layers infused with rich coconut milk and sweetened shredded coconut, beautifully complemented by a luscious coconut cream cheese frosting. Whether you’re celebrating a special birthday, holiday, or simply craving a sweet treat, this Coconut Cake is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds. Its stunning presentation topped with shredded coconut adds an extra touch of elegance, making it perfect for any occasion. Easy enough for beginners yet impressive enough for seasoned bakers, this recipe will elevate your baking game while bringing joy to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cake flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- Additional shredded coconut for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add oil, egg whites, vanilla extract, coconut extract, and coconut milk; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture. Fold in shredded coconut.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with the prepared cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg