Description
A soft, moist coconut cake that’s rich in flavor and topped with a luscious coconut cream frosting. Perfect for any celebration or craving for something sweet and tropical.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup buttermilk
Frosting:
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup shredded coconut (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with coconut milk and buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Stir in the shredded coconut.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form.
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
- Garnish with shredded coconut for a beautiful finishing touch.
Notes
For extra crunch, use larger coconut flakes in the frosting or as a garnish.
For a citrusy twist, add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter.
To make the cake gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk, dairy-free butter, and a non-dairy whipped cream for frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
