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Coconut Cake Recipe Featuring Cream Cheese Coconut Frosting

Coconut Cake Recipe Featuring Cream Cheese Coconut Frosting

This Coconut Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert enhanced with a luscious cream cheese coconut frosting. Perfect for special occasions and guaranteed to impress.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups unsweetened coconut milk well-shaken
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs large, at room temperature
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened, for topping

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk together coconut milk, vanilla extract, and eggs.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Slowly add in the melted butter and mix until smooth.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  • Frost with cream cheese coconut frosting and sprinkle with shredded coconut before serving.

Notes

Store the coconut cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.