Here’s a moist and fluffy Coconut Cake recipe—layered, sweet, and topped with coconut frosting. 🥥🎂
🥥 Coconut Cake
🧾 Ingredients (8–10 servings)
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp coconut extract (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 cup coconut milk (or regular milk)
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup coconut milk (or regular milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp coconut extract (optional)
- ½–1 cup shredded coconut for topping
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Bake the Cake
- Preheat oven to 175 °C / 350 °F.
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla and coconut extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and coconut milk, starting and ending with dry. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in shredded coconut.
- Divide batter evenly between pans and bake 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely on a wire rack.
2️⃣ Make the Frosting
- Beat butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with coconut milk.
- Add vanilla and coconut extract; beat until smooth and fluffy.
3️⃣ Assemble the Cake
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting evenly.
- Place second layer on top and frost the top and sides.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut over the top and sides.
4️⃣ Serve
- Slice and enjoy! Store covered at room temperature for 1–2 days or refrigerate up to 4 days.
⭐ Tips
- Extra coconut flavor: brush each cake layer with a little coconut milk or simple syrup before frosting.
- For a lighter texture: fold in ½ cup whipped cream into the frosting.
- Variation: add pineapple bits between layers for a tropical twist.
I can also give a one-bowl coconut cake or a coconut poke cake version that’s super moist and easier to make.
Do you want me to do that?
