Rogene’s Coconut Cake With Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

Coconut cake is a popular dessert in many tropical regions around the world, known for its rich coconut flavor and moist texture.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Rogene’s Coconut Cake With Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 5400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Cake Flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted Butter
• 1.5 cup Granulated Sugar
• 3 Eggs
• 1 cup Coconut Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup Shredded Coconut
• 8 cup Cream Cheese
• 1.5 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 1 teaspoon Coconut Extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the coconut milk and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the shredded coconut.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and coconut extract until smooth and creamy.
11. Spread the coconut cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake.
12. Garnish with additional shredded coconut if desired.
13. Let the cake rest for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
14. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 40g

Protein 5g10%

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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.