Coconut Cake Recipe
Make Coconut Cake Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter
In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.
- 4
Add Wet Ingredients
Add the coconut milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the creamed butter. Beat until well combined.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Add Shredded Coconut
Fold in the shredded coconut gently with a spatula.
- 7
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cake
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 9
Prepare the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy.
- 10
Add Sugar and Coconut Milk
Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition. Add the coconut milk and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and spreadable.
- 11
Assemble the Cake
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 12
Garnish
Sprinkle the shredded coconut over the top and sides of the frosted cake for decoration.