Description
Soft, fluffy, and brimming with tropical coconut flavor, this cake is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any time you crave a crowd-pleasing dessert. A slice of paradise!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup coconut milk (unsweetened)
- 1 ½ cups shredded coconut (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Toasted shredded coconut for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with coconut milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Stir in shredded coconut until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with coconut milk, until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Sprinkle toasted shredded coconut on top. Slice and serve!
Notes
1️⃣ Don’t Overmix the Batter: Overmixing can make the cake dense instead of fluffy. Once the dry and wet ingredients are just combined, stop mixing. The batter should be smooth but not overworked.
2️⃣ Use Room Temperature Ingredients: For best results, make sure butter, eggs, and coconut milk are at room temperature. This ensures a smooth batter and an even, tender crumb.
3️⃣ Toast the Coconut for Extra Flavor: Toasting the shredded coconut for the topping enhances its nutty flavor and adds a delightful crunch. Keep an eye on it while toasting, as it browns quickly!
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min