Description
A light and fluffy coconut cake with a creamy coconut frosting, topped with sweetened shredded coconut for a cloud-like finish. This cake is perfect for any celebration or dessert craving!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 cup coconut milk
For the Frosting:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (toasted or fresh)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and coconut extracts.
- Gradually alternate adding the dry ingredients and coconut milk into the mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely.
- For the frosting: Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Once the cakes have cooled, frost the top and sides of each cake layer with the creamy frosting. Press shredded coconut onto the sides and top of the cake for a cloud-like finish.
- Chill the cake for 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For an extra coconut boost, you can toast the shredded coconut for a deeper flavor.
- If you prefer a lighter frosting, you can use whipped coconut cream instead of the heavy cream.
- This cake can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge for an even better flavor!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
