Description
A moist coconut cake with a creamy coconut frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the shredded coconut.
- In a separate bowl, combine the milk, softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter evenly into 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.
- While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, beating until smooth and fluffy. Stir in the shredded coconut and vanilla extract.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer, then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
Notes
- For a stronger coconut flavor, you can use coconut milk instead of regular milk in the cake batter.
- Toast the shredded coconut for the frosting for a deeper flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Coconut Cake, Layer Cake, Coconut Frosting, Dessert, Baking