If you’re a fan of coconut, this recipe is perfect for you! This coconut cake is moist, flavorful, and topped with a creamy coconut frosting. Whether it’s for a special occasion or just a sweet treat, this cake is sure to impress. Let’s dive into the recipe and get baking!
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 cup shredded coconut
For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup toasted shredded coconut
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 30-35 minutes Total time: 1 hour
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the coconut milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the shredded coconut until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two greased cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Once baked, allow the cakes to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat the softened butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, coconut milk, and vanilla extract to the butter, beating until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the toasted shredded coconut.
- Place one of the cooled cake layers on a cake plate and spread a layer of frosting on top.
- Top with the second cake layer and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
- Sprinkle the top of the cake with toasted shredded coconut for a finishing touch.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious homemade coconut cake!
What are you waiting for? Grab your apron and indulge in this irresistible coconut cake recipe.