Description
Coconut cake is a tropical delight that transports your taste buds to sun-soaked beaches with every fluffy bite. Infused with rich coconut flavor and adorned with creamy frosting, this cake is a perfect centerpiece for any celebration. Whether it’s a birthday or a casual get-together, its light yet decadent nature will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to make and visually stunning, this coconut cake is sure to become a cherished tradition in your home.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ? cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ? tsp salt
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 3 large eggs
- ? cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup toasted coconut flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix together coconut milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese mixture and garnishing with toasted coconut flakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg