Description
A delightful dessert combining tropical coconut flavor with a light and fluffy texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted or fresh
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy and light.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla and coconut extracts until fully combined.
- Gradually alternate adding the dry ingredient mixture and coconut milk to the butter mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely in the pans before transferring them to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks and then fold it into the cream cheese mixture gently.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, layer them with the frosting and cover the sides and top with shredded coconut for a cloud-like look.
- Chill the cake for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, toast the shredded coconut. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: coconut cake, dessert, tropical dessert, fluffy cake, cream cheese frosting