Best 4 Cool Coconut Cake Recipes
Indulge in the tropical paradise of flavors with our tantalizing Cool Coconut Cake! This heavenly dessert combines the refreshing taste of coconut with a moist and fluffy cake base. Its delicate crumb and creamy frosting make it a perfect treat for any occasion. With three delightful variations – Classic Coconut Cake, Coconut Tres Leches Cake, and Coconut Poke Cake – this article offers a trio of culinary delights that will transport you to a tropical oasis. Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure your baking journey is a success. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, prepare to embark on a sweet adventure that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
INCREDIBLE COCONUT CAKE
I found this coconut cake recipe in a newspaper many years ago and modified it to suit my taste. This is my all-time favorite cake, and my family and friends absolutely love it. -Lynne Bassler, Indiana, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. , Preheat oven to 325°. In another large bowl, beat sugar, butter and oil until well blended. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. , Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in coconut and extracts.. , Add cream of tartar to egg whites; with clean beaters, beat on medium until stiff peaks form. Fold a fourth of the egg whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites., Transfer to 3 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and extract; beat until smooth. , Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/2 cup frosting and sprinkle with 1/3 cup coconut. Repeat. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake; sprinkle with remaining coconut. Refrigerate for 2 hours before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 689 calories, Fat 37g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (64g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
COCONUT CAKE
Celebrate with Ina Garten's snow-white Coconut Cake recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network. The cream cheese frosting is sprinkled with shredded coconut.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories dessert
Time 1h55m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 2 (9-inch) round cake pans, then line them parchment paper. Grease them again and dust lightly with flour.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium-high speed for 3 to 5 minutes, until light yellow and fluffy. Crack the eggs into a small bowl. With the mixer on medium speed, add the eggs 1 at a time, scraping down the bowl once during mixing. Add the vanilla and almond extracts and mix well. The mixture might look curdled; don't be concerned.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the batter in 3 parts, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Fold in the 4 ounces of coconut with a rubber spatula.
- Pour the batter evenly into the 2 pans and smooth the top with a knife. Bake in the center of the oven for 45 to 55 minutes, until the tops are browned and a cake tester comes out clean. Cool on a baking rack for 30 minutes, then turn the cakes out onto a baking rack to finish cooling.
- For the frosting, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, butter, vanilla and almond extract on low speed. Add the confectioners' sugar and mix until just smooth (don't whip!).
- To assemble, place 1 layer on a flat serving plate, top side down, and spread with frosting. Place the second layer on top, top side up, and frost the top and sides. To decorate the cake, sprinkle the top with coconut and lightly press more coconut onto the sides. Serve at room temperature.
COCONUT POKE CAKE
White cake soaked in sweet creamy coconut milk and smothered in whipped topping and flaked coconut. A real treat for those with a sweet tooth.
Provided by Leslie
Categories Desserts Cakes Poke Cake Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare and bake white cake mix according to package directions. Remove cake from oven. While still hot, using a utility fork, poke holes all over the top of the cake.
- Mix cream of coconut and sweetened condensed milk together. Pour over the top of the still hot cake. Let cake cool completely then frost with the whipped topping and top with the flaked coconut. Keep cake refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 199.5 mg, Sugar 36.7 g
CREAMY COCONUT CAKE
A moist and creamy coconut cake that will have all begging for more. If I don't make it for work or family gatherings I end up in trouble.
Provided by Julia
Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes Coconut Cake
Time 2h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare cake according to package directions. Bake in a 9x13 inch pan. Cool completely.
- In a small bowl combine cream of coconut and condensed milk.
- Poke holes in cake with a straw. Pour milk mixture over cake and spread with whipped topping. Sprinkle coconut over cake.
- Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 605.6 calories, Carbohydrate 85 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 21.7 g, Sodium 377 mg, Sugar 72.1 g
Tips:
- Use fresh coconut milk for the best flavor. Canned coconut milk can be used in a pinch, but it will not be as flavorful.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- Be sure to grease and flour your cake pans before baking. This will help the cakes to come out cleanly.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cakes tough.
- Bake the cakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
Conclusion:
This collection of coconut cake recipes offers a variety of options for every taste. Whether you're looking for a classic coconut cake, a chocolate coconut cake, or a pineapple coconut cake, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love. With its light and fluffy texture and its sweet and tropical flavor, coconut cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion.
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