Description
Indulgent coconut cake delights taste buds with rich, tropical flavors that transport dessert lovers to paradise. Silky layers of coconut-infused goodness invite you to savor each heavenly bite of this irresistible sweet sensation.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Frosting Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp toasted coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Sift together all-purpose flour, coconut flour, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry ingredient base with no lumps.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and coconut milk until smooth and well-integrated, creating a creamy liquid mixture.
- Melt the unsalted butter and gradually fold into the wet ingredients, stirring continuously to maintain a consistent texture.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula until just incorporated, avoiding overmixing to maintain the cake’s delicate structure.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating perfect doneness.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for thorough cooling.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and softened butter until light and fluffy, gradually incorporating powdered sugar and coconut cream.
- Once the cake is entirely cooled, spread the creamy frosting evenly across the top and sides using a offset spatula.
- Generously sprinkle shredded coconut around the cake’s exterior, pressing gently to adhere to the frosting.
- Garnish the top with toasted coconut flakes and sliced almonds, creating an elegant and textural finish.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to allow frosting to set and flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Consider using gluten-free flour blends to make this cake suitable for those with gluten sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy the delightful coconut flavor.
- Experiment with alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a lower-refined sugar option that still maintains the cake’s rich, sweet profile.
- Toast coconut flakes beforehand to intensify their nutty flavor and add a beautiful golden-brown color to the cake’s exterior.
- Adjust baking time slightly for high-altitude locations by reducing oven temperature and slightly increasing liquid ingredients to prevent dryness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg