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Coconut Cake Recipe

A moist and fluffy coconut cake with a rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup sweetened shredded coconut for decorating

Instructions
 

Cake Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add the softened butter and beat on medium speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
  • Fold in the shredded coconut.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting Preparation

  • In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually beat in the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk or cream, until smooth and spreadable.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract.

Assembly

  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting over the top.
  • Top with the second cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  • Sprinkle the top and sides of the cake with the remaining shredded coconut.

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients for the cake and frosting are at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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