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Coconut Cake


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  • Author: Sophie
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

Description

Indulge in a slice of moist coconut cake, layered with creamy frosting and crowned with toasted coconut. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is a tropical delight!


Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)

For the Frosting:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

Instructions

For the Cake:

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans with non-stick spray and line them with parchment paper.
  2. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder until well combined.
  3. 3. In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
  4. 4. Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, followed by the coconut milk. Mix until fully incorporated.
  5. 5. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula.
  6. 6. Stir in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  7. 7. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
  8. 8. Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.

For the Frosting:

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. 2. Once cakes are cooled, spread cream cheese frosting between layers and on top of the cake.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Tropical

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg