Homemade Coconut Cake
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Homemade Coconut Cake
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Coconut Cake, a delicious soft, moist cake with a creamy cream cheese frosting. Topped with coconut flakes, a perfect Christmas dessert.
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Ingredients
FOR THE CAKE
- 1/2 cup butter (salted/room temperature) (100 grams)
- 2 cups all purpose flour (or cake/pastry flour) (260 grams)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups sugar (300 grams)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup milk (room temperature) (240 grams)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
FOR THE FROSTING
- 1/2 cup butter (room temperature) (100 grams)
- 5 ounces whole fat cream cheese (room temperature) (150 grams)
- 5 cups powdered sugar (625 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup whole or whipping cream (60 grams)
- Topping
- 1-2 cups coconut flakes (75-150 grams)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350°(180° celsius), lightly grease with butter and flour two 8 or 9 inch (20 - 22 cm) cake pans.
FOR THE CAKE
- In a medium bowl at medium speed beat together butter and sugar for 2 minutes until combined then add eggs and beat, combine well.
- In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. then gradually add flour mixture, beating on low until combined. Add milk and vanilla and continue beating until combined.
- Divide batter into prepared pans. Bake until golden (use toothpick to test for doneness), approximately 30-35 minutes. Remove and let cool completely on wire racks.
FOR THE FROSTING
- In a medium bowl beat together butter and cream cheese on medium-high speed until creamy approximately 1 minute. Lower speed to medium and add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beat well after each addition. Add salt, cream and vanilla and beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- To frost the cake, place the first layer on a large plate top side down, spread with approximately 1 cup of frosting, place the second cake top side down and frost with remaining frosting.
- Cover cake with coconut flakes. (we did it with small handfuls and packed it lightly against the cake). Enjoy!
Notes
- For Room temperature be sure to remove the ingredients from the fridge 30 minutes before using.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
478kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
226mg
(9%)
Potassium
167mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
56g
(112%)
Vitamin A
595IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 478 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 478kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 226mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 56g | 112% |
| Vitamin A | 595IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
291 reviews
Excellent
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