This dreamy coconut cake is soft, moist, and incredibly creamy! Made with fluffy vanilla cake layers, luscious coconut cream filling, and a sweet whipped coconut frosting, every bite tastes like a little piece of heaven.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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4 large eggs
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1 cup coconut milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon coconut extract
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
For the Creamy Coconut Filling:
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1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
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1 cup coconut cream
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1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
For the Frosting:
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2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon coconut extract
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2 cups shredded coconut for topping
Instructions
1. Prepare the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Make the batter: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and coconut extract.
4. Add coconut milk: Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with coconut milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Bake: Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Prepare the filling: Mix condensed milk, coconut cream, and shredded coconut in a bowl.
7. Layer the cake: Let cake layers cool completely. Spread the creamy coconut filling between the layers.
8. Make the frosting: Beat cold whipping cream, powdered sugar, and coconut extract until stiff peaks form.
9. Frost the cake: Cover the top and sides with whipped cream frosting.
10. Decorate and chill: Press shredded coconut all over the cake. Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours before serving.
Recipe Details
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
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Cook Time: 30 minutes
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Chilling Time: 2–3 hours
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Total Time: Approximately 3 hours
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Servings: 12
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Category: Dessert
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Cuisine: Southern-inspired
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🥥🍰 CREAMY COCONUT CAKE!
If you love coconut, this cake is a MUST-TRY! Soft, fluffy layers filled with rich coconut cream and topped with a cloud of whipped frosting and sweet shredded coconut. Every slice is pure happiness! ❤️
Would you eat a slice? 😍