Coconut cake is a delicious dessert that features the tropical flavor of coconut. Here’s a basic recipe for a classic coconut cake:
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
For the frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (for decorating)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Prepare the cake:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the coconut milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the sweetened shredded coconut.
3. Bake the cake:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Prepare the frosting:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, coconut milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
5. Frost the cake:
- Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
6. Decorate with coconut:
- Sprinkle the sweetened shredded coconut over the top and sides of the frosted cake.
7. Serve and enjoy:
- Slice the coconut cake and serve. Enjoy the delicious tropical flavor!
Feel free to customize the recipe to your liking, and you can also add additional coconut flavor if desired. Enjoy your coconut cake!
