Gluten-Free Coconut Cake

Name: Gluten-Free Coconut Cake
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can (398ml) coconut milk, full fat; 1 cup (120g) sweetened shredded coconut; 2 ½ cups (400g) gluten-free flour blend *; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¾ cup (180g) vegan salted butter, room temperature; 1 ½ cup (288g) granulated sugar; 5 egg whites, room temperature; ½ cup (120g) vegan sour cream or yogurt; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon coconut extract (optional); 3 large egg yolks; 1 large egg; ⅛ cup (24g) granulated sugar; ½ cup (118ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed (approximately 3-4 large lemons); ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt; ¼ cup (60g) vegan salted butter, room temperature; ¾ cup (400g) guava paste; ¾ cup (177 ml) water; ¼ cup (60ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed (approximately 1-2 lemons); pinch of salt; 1 cup (227g) vegan salted butter, cold; 1 cup (227g) vegan cream cheese, cold; 7 cups (840g) icing sugar

Instructions

Prep:2hCook:25min

The ultimate cake for coconut fans. Made with both coconut milk and shredded coconut, this gluten-free and dairy-free coconut cake is packed full of real coconut flavor. Filled with tangy lemon curd, guava filling, and covered in a light whipped cream cheese frosting, it's coconut cake heaven!

Updated at: Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:04:49 GMT