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Old-Fashioned Coconut Cake

Old-Fashioned Coconut Cake

This Old-Fashioned Coconut Cake is a delightful dessert that combines rich coconut flavors with a creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • additional shredded coconut for decoration

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • cake pans

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
  4. Stir in coconut milk and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined; fold in shredded coconut gently.
  5. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
  6. For the frosting, blend cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Frost the cooled cake and garnish with additional shredded coconut.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 5gFat: 13g

Notes

Feel free to customize the cake with other flavors like almond or lime zest for a tropical twist.

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