“Old-Fashioned Coconut Cake” recipe

A classic, moist, and fluffy coconut cake with layers of rich coconut flavor, topped with a luscious coconut frosting and sprinkled with shredded coconut. This cake is perfect for any special occasion or a delicious treat for coconut lovers.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp coconut extract
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

For the Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp coconut extract
• 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut, for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and set aside.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream the Butter and Sugar:
   In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
4. Add the Eggs and Flavorings:
   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla and coconut extracts.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the coconut milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Stir in the shredded coconut.
6. Bake the Cakes:
   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Prepare the Frosting:
   In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, coconut milk, vanilla, and coconut extracts, and continue to beat until smooth and fluffy.
8. Assemble the Cake:
   Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top. Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
9. Decorate:
   Press the shredded coconut onto the sides and top of the cake. Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes to set the frosting before serving.
10. Serve and Enjoy:
    Slice and enjoy this delicious old-fashioned coconut cake!

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