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Easy Creamy Old-Fashioned Coconut Cake

This classic coconut cake features a sweet mix of shredded coconut, coconut milk and a hint of vanilla. It's a delightfully moist and fluffy cake that's perfect for any occasion. Its tropical flavors make it perfect for summer soirees, but it's so delectable that you'll want to make it every season. Serve it at birthdays, holidays, or anytime you want a decadently sweet dessert!

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Ingredients

number of servings
12

For the Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Added to
  • 212 teaspoons baking powder Added to
  • 12 teaspoon salt Added to
  • 114 Cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature) Added to
  • 2 cups sugar Added to
  • 5 large eggs Added to
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Added to
  • 1 Cup coconut milk Added to
  • 2 cups Shredded Sweetened Coconut Added to

For the Frosting:

  • 12 Cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature) Added to
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (room temperature) Added to
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Added to
  • 4 cups powdered sugar Added to
  • 2 tbls coconut milk Added to
  • 1 Cup Shredded Sweetened Coconut (for garnish) Added to
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Directions

90 min.
1. Step

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and set them aside.

2. Step

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. Step

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until it’s light and fluffy. Then beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla.

4. Step

Introduce half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until just mixed. Then pour in the coconut milk and the rest of the flour mixture, stirring until well combined. Fold in the shredded coconut.

5. Step

Divide the cake batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Step

While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the vanilla, then gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Add the coconut milk to achieve desired consistency.

7. Step

Once the cakes are cool, spread a layer of frosting on one layer, then top it with the second layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.

8. Step

Sprinkle the top and sides of the frosted cake with the shredded coconut for garnish.

9. Step

Slice and serve!

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