Fluffy Coconut Cream Cake

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp coconut extract (optional, for extra coconut flavor)
  • 1 cup coconut milk (or whole milk)
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

For the Frosting:

  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter & sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla and coconut extracts and mix to combine.
  5. Combine wet & dry: Alternately add the dry ingredients and coconut milk to the batter, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Gently fold in the shredded coconut.
  6. Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
  8. Make the frosting: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  9. Assemble: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread whipped cream over the top. Add the second layer and cover the top and sides with the remaining whipped cream. Sprinkle toasted coconut on top and sides for extra flavor and texture.
  10. Chill & serve: Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before slicing for best results. Enjoy your fluffy coconut dream!

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