Coconut Cake

Name: Coconut Cake
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 57 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 and 1/2 cups (285g) cake flour (spoon & leveled); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup (1.5 sticks; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 and 2/3 cups (330g) granulated sugar; 5 large egg whites, at room temperature; 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon coconut extract; 1 cup (240ml) canned coconut milk, at room temperature*; 1 cup (80g) sweetened shredded coconut; 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; one 8 ounce block (224g) full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature*; 5 cups (600g) confectioners’ sugar; 2 Tablespoons (30ml) canned coconut milk; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 cups (160g) sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:22min

This perfect coconut cake sets the bar for homemade cakes everywhere. It's supremely moist with a soft fluffy crumb and intense coconut flavor. For success, follow this recipe carefully including using cake flour, egg whites, sour cream, and canned coconut milk.

Updated at: Mon, 13 Mar 2023 01:42:51 GMT