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Coconut Cake Recipe

You'll have pure coconut delight from this coconut cake topped with creamy coconut frosting and shredded coconut. It's creamy and light with the most delicious flavor!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 771kcal
Author: Andrea

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 3 c cake flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 c butter soften
  • 1 1/2 c granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp coconut extract
  • 3 eggs separated
  • 1 c unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1/3 c sour cream

For the Frosting

  • 1 c butter softened
  • 4 1/2 c powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp coconut extract
  • 1/3 c coconut milk
  • pinch salt
  • 1/2 c coconut flakes for the top

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, lightly spray a 9x13 inch pan with baking spray or lightly butter and flour the pan, set side.
  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer, add butter. With mixing speed on medium, beat for 2 minutes until creamy. Add sugar and beat on medium speed for two minutes or until light and fluffy.
  • Add vanilla extract and coconut extract, mix to combined.
  • Add egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whip egg whites until stiff peaks form, set aside.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternate adding the coconut milk and sour cream, mix just until combined.
  • Gently fold in egg whites until no streaks remain.
  • Pour batter into prepared baking pan and spread into an even layer.
  • Place in the oven to bake for 30-45 minutes or until the top springs back when touched.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 30 minutes before frosting.

Frosting

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer, beat butter on medium speed for 2 minutes or until creamy.
  • With mixing speed on low, gradually add the powdered sugar then add vanilla extract, coconut extract, coconut milk, and salt. Beat on medium high speed for 3 minutes. Using an offset spatula or a knife, spread onto cooled cake in an even layer. Top with coconut flakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 771kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 441mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 70g | Vitamin A: 1045IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg