Description
A moist and fluffy Southern-style coconut cake made with coconut milk and extracts, layered with creamy coconut frosting and topped with shredded coconut.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp coconut extract (divided between cake and frosting)
- 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla and 1 tsp of the coconut extract.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and coconut milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting: Beat softened butter with evaporated milk and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in remaining 1/2 tsp coconut extract.
- Frost the cooled cakes and press shredded sweetened coconut over the top and sides.
Notes
- Add crushed pineapple between layers for a tropical twist.
- Use cream cheese frosting for a tangier flavor.
- Toast shredded coconut for added texture and nuttiness.
- Brush cake layers with coconut rum syrup for extra flavor and moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg