This Coconut Cake is a heavenly dessert loaded with coconut flavor, soft layers, and creamy frosting. !
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 🥥 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 🥥 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 🥥 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 🥥 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 🥥 2 cups granulated sugar
- 🥥 4 large eggs
- 🥥 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 🥥 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 🥥 1 cup coconut milk (unsweetened)
For the Frosting:
- 🥥 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 🥥 4 cups powdered sugar
- 🥥 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 🥥 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 🥥 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut (for garnish)
🔥 Instructions
For the Cake:
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans (or line with parchment paper).
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugar:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla and coconut extracts.
4️⃣ Combine Wet & Dry:
- Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the coconut milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
5️⃣ Bake:
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
For the Frosting:
1️⃣ Prepare the Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with coconut milk, until smooth.
- Beat in the coconut extract.
2️⃣ Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting on top.
- Repeat with remaining layers.
- Frost the sides and top of the cake.
3️⃣ Garnish:
- Press shredded coconut onto the sides and sprinkle on top for a beautiful finish.
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Rich & Creamy: The coconut milk and frosting create an ultra-moist and flavorful cake.
- Perfectly Tropical: Packed with coconut flavor in every bite!
- Showstopper: Beautiful and irresistible to look at and eat.
Enjoy this dreamy Coconut Cake! 🥥✨