Coconut Layer Cake

Coconut layer cake is a popular dessert often served at celebrations and special occasions. It is known for its fluffy layers of cake and creamy coconut flavor.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 115 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Coconut Layer Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 55 mins

Servings: 10 Calories: 4500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Cake flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 teaspoon Coconut extract
• 2 cup Heavy cream
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Toasted coconut flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the coconut milk and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the shredded coconut and coconut extract.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
9. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped cream on top. Repeat with the remaining cake layers and whipped cream.
10. Sprinkle the top of the cake with toasted coconut flakes.
11. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.
12. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 45g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.