Coconut Cloud Cake

Here’s a delightful Coconut Cloud Cake recipe—a soft, fluffy, and dreamy dessert that tastes like a tropical breeze.

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🌴 Coconut Cloud Cake Recipe

☁️ Ingredients

For the Cake

• 1 cup (240 ml) coconut milk (full-fat, room temperature)

• 1 tbsp white vinegar or lemon juice

• 2 ½ cups (300 g) cake flour (or all-purpose flour sifted with 2 tbsp cornstarch)

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, room temp

• 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar

• 4 large egg whites, room temp

• 1 tsp coconut extract (optional, but recommended)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup shredded sweetened coconut (optional, for extra texture)

For the Coconut Whipped Frosting

• 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold

• ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp coconut extract

• ½ cup toasted shredded coconut (for topping)

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🧁 Instructions

1. Prepare the Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch (or three 6-inch) round cake pans.

2. Mix coconut milk and vinegar. Set aside for 10 minutes to create a faux “buttermilk.”

3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

4. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–5 minutes).

5. Add egg whites gradually, beating well after each addition.

6. Mix in vanilla and coconut extract.

7. Alternately add the dry ingredients and coconut milk mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry.

8. Gently fold in shredded coconut if using.

9. Divide batter evenly into pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

10. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn onto wire racks to cool completely.

2. Make the Frosting

1. In a cold bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form.

2. Gradually add powdered sugar and extracts. Whip until stiff peaks form.

3. Keep chilled until ready to use.

3. Assemble

1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped frosting.

2. Repeat with remaining layers.

3. Frost the top and sides of the cake.

4. Sprinkle toasted coconut on top and sides if desired.

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🍰 Tips

• For an ultra-light cake, sift the dry ingredients twice.

• Chill the cake before slicing for cleaner cuts.

• Use coconut cream (not milk) in the frosting for a richer flavor.

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Would you like a vegan or gluten-free version too?