Heavenly Coconut Cream Cake Recipe
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this Heavenly Coconut Cream Cake. A moist coconut-infused cake is layered with luscious coconut cream frosting, creating a dessert that will transport you to paradise with every bite.
- Author: Douaa
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 9-inch cake (12 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Frosting:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Stir in the coconut milk and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Add Coconut: Gently fold in half of the shredded coconut.
- Bake: Divide the batter between the cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting: Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and coconut extract until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble Cake: Spread the frosting between the cake layers and over the top. Sprinkle the remaining shredded coconut on top.
- Chill: Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Coconut Cream Cake, Coconut Cake Recipe, Tropical Dessert, Coconut Frosting