Description
Indulge in the rich, tropical flavors of this Decadent Old-Fashioned Coconut Cake. Moist coconut cake layers are filled and frosted with a luscious coconut buttercream, then coated in sweet shredded coconut for a delightful finish.
Ingredients
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For the cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 cup coconut milk (canned, full-fat)
- ½ cup sour cream
For the frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon coconut extract
- Pinch of salt
For assembly:
- 2 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and coconut extracts.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Mix in dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with coconut milk and sour cream. Divide batter among pans and bake.
- Make the frosting: Beat butter, add powdered sugar, coconut milk, vanilla, coconut extract, and salt. Frost the cake.
- Assemble: Spread frosting between layers, frost the top and sides, then press shredded coconut onto the cake.
- Chill and serve: Chill the cake for 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For added flavor and texture, toast ½ cup of shredded coconut for garnish.
- Cake layers can be made a day ahead and stored tightly wrapped at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 52g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
