Coconut Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Coconut Cake Ingredients
Method
Coconut Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Wet Ingredients
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the coconut milk and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the desiccated coconut.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
- 9
Frost the Cake
Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Add the second layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 10
Serve
Garnish with additional desiccated coconut if desired. Slice and serve the coconut cake to enjoy!