Description
Old-Fashioned Coconut Cake is a tropical delight that brings a slice of sunshine to your table. With its fluffy layers infused with coconut milk and shredded coconut, this cake is topped with a rich, creamy frosting that will have everyone asking for seconds. Perfect for celebrations or casual family gatherings, each bite evokes nostalgia and joy, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour in the coconut milk and mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding in the shredded coconut until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg