Description
A rich and creamy Coconut Cream Cake soaked in coconut milk, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup coconut milk (for soaking)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for soaking)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for soaking)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the butter mixture, alternating with the coconut milk, until just combined. Fold in the shredded coconut.
- Bake the cakes for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare the coconut milk soak by mixing together coconut milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
- Soak the cakes by turning them out onto a wire rack, poking holes in the tops, and drizzling the coconut milk soak over while still warm.
- Make the frosting by beating the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Frost the cake layers with frosting, topping with extra shredded coconut.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
Store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator, it can last up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg