Coconut Cake
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Coconut Cake

Tender white cake layers with coconut cream frosting and shredded coconut - a Southern celebration cake that's impressive.

60 min
14 servings

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

30m

Servings

14

Difficulty

Medium

Nutrition Per Serving

fat

34

carbs

92

fiber

2

protein

5

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Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 4 egg whites
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 cup butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 9-inch round pans.

2

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3

Beat in butter, coconut milk, egg whites, vanilla, and coconut extract.

4

Divide batter among pans and bake 25-30 minutes.

5

Cool completely.

6

For frosting: beat butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, coconut milk, and vanilla.

7

Frost cake layers and press shredded coconut all over.

Chef's Comfy Tip

Toast some of the coconut for garnish - it adds a beautiful golden color and extra flavor dimension.

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