A light and fluffy coconut cake that brings nostalgia and flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Author:info-nailzspagmail-com
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup coconut milk
3 eggs
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded coconut
Frosting:
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Extra shredded coconut for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the Eggs and Liquid Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the coconut milk and vanilla extract.
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the Coconut: Gently fold in the shredded coconut.
Pour the Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Bake the Cake: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool Completely: Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
Prepare the Frosting: Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
Frost the Cake: Frost the top of the fully cooled cake with the whipped cream mixture.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle extra shredded coconut on top for garnish.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy creaming and do not skip the cooling time.