Coconut Layer Cake
๐ Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
๐ฅ Servings: 10
๐ Description: At Shubox Cafe, this dessert is known as Awesome Coconut Cake, aptly named by one of the cafe’s best customers. It’s a delightful concoction that brings together the tropical flavors of coconut with a creamy, decadent frosting. Perfect for any occasion, especially for those who love a taste of the tropics!
๐ Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 3/4 cups |
| Baking powder | 1 tsp |
| Baking soda | 1/2 tsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Sugar | 1 3/4 cups |
| Unsalted butter | 1 cup |
| Cream of coconut | 1 can (15 oz) |
| Eggs | 4 |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
| Buttermilk | 1 cup |
| Salt | Pinch |
| Cream Cheese Frosting | As needed |
| Sweetened flaked coconut | As needed |
๐ Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350ยฐF.
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Prepare pans: Butter and flour two 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 2-inch-high sides.
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Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to blend.
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Cream butter and sugar: Using an electric mixer, beat sugar, butter, and sweetened cream of coconut in a large bowl until fluffy.
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Incorporate eggs and vanilla: Beat in egg yolks and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients: On low speed, beat in the dry ingredients mixture, and then buttermilk, each just until blended.
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Beat egg whites: Using clean dry beaters, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt in another large bowl until stiff but not dry.
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Fold in egg whites: Gently fold beaten egg whites into the batter until fully incorporated.
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Divide batter: Divide the cake batter evenly between the prepared pans.
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Bake: Bake the cakes in the preheated oven until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
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Cool: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans on a rack for 10 minutes.
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Release cakes: Run a small sharp knife around the sides of the pans to loosen the cakes, then turn them out onto racks and let them cool completely.
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Assemble: Place one cake layer on a cake plate and spread 1 cup of Cream Cheese Frosting over it.
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Add coconut: Sprinkle 1 cup of sweetened shredded coconut over the frosting.
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Layer: Top with the second cake layer.
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Frost: Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
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Decorate: Sprinkle the remaining coconut over the cake, gently pressing it into the sides to adhere.
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Serve: Coconut Layer Cake can be served immediately or prepared up to 1 day ahead. If making ahead, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours before serving.
Note: Canned sweetened cream of coconut is available in the liquor section of most supermarkets nationwide.
Indulge in the tropical goodness of this Coconut Layer Cake, perfect for any celebration or just a sweet treat to enjoy with friends and family!
