Description
Indulge in a slice of paradise with this delightful coconut cake recipe. Fluffy, moist, and bursting with rich coconut flavor, each bite transports you to a tropical getaway. Perfect for celebrations or as a sweet afternoon treat, this cake is simple to make and visually stunning. Serve it at parties or enjoy it solo—either way, it’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup coconut flakes (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk
Instructions
- Preheat your 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, combine eggs, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; fold in coconut flakes.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with a mixture of softened butter, powdered sugar, and coconut milk once cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg