Coconut Southern Comfort Layer Cake
The Southern Comfort liqueur adds a unique twist to this classic coconut cake, giving it a deliciously boozy flavor.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Ingredients
- 2.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 2 cup Granulated sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cup Shredded coconut
- 2 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoon Southern Comfort liqueur
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the coconut milk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just blended. Fold in the shredded coconut.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Brush with Southern Comfort liqueur and spread a layer of whipped cream on top. Repeat with the remaining layers.
- Decorate the top of the cake with additional whipped cream and sprinkle with shredded coconut.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Enjoy your Coconut Southern Comfort Layer Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25g39%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Sugars 40g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.