This coconut cake recipe is an absolute delight for coconut lovers! Moist, fluffy, and bursting with coconut flavor, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering or simply as a treat for yourself. Follow these simple instructions and enjoy the heavenly taste of homemade coconut cake.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Coconut Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (sweetened)
- 2-3 tablespoons coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch cake pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the coconut milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan(s) and spread it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes (for round pans) or 30-35 minutes (for a rectangular pan), or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake(s) from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan(s) for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cake(s) onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the coconut frosting. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of coconut milk, and beat until creamy. If needed, add an additional tablespoon of coconut milk to achieve your desired consistency.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, frost the top and sides with the coconut frosting. Sprinkle the shredded coconut on top for an extra burst of coconut flavor and decoration.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy the heavenly taste of your homemade coconut cake!
