Description
This Coconut Cake is a deliciously moist dessert bursting with coconut flavor. Made with simple ingredients like coconut milk and fresh eggs, it’s perfect for any occasion or just a comforting treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (325g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (112g) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cups (310g) sugar
- 2 teaspoons coconut extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups (300ml) coconut milk (one 13.5 ounce can)
- 16 ounces (452g) cream cheese (room temperature)
- ¾ cup (168g) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 8 cups (920g) powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons coconut extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 ½ cups (113g) sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare three 8-inch cake pans by lining the bottoms with parchment paper and greasing the sides. Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, vegetable oil, sugar, and extracts together until the mixture is light and fluffy, roughly 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition and scraping down the sides as necessary to ensure even incorporation.
- Gradually add half of the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until mostly combined.
- Pour in the coconut milk and mix until smooth; the batter might appear slightly curdled, which is fine.
- Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until fully blended, scraping down the bowl sides to ensure everything is mixed well without over-mixing.
- Evenly distribute the batter between the three pans and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few crumbs attached.
- After baking, allow cakes to cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to cooling racks to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best mixing results.
For added coconut flavor, sprinkle additional shredded coconut on top of the frosting before serving.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg