Best 5 Four Day Coconut Cake Recipes

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**Indulge in the Exquisite Four-Day Coconut Cake: A Culinary Journey of Sweet Delights**

Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with our Four-Day Coconut Cake, a masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds and captivates hearts. This extraordinary cake is a symphony of flavors and textures, meticulously crafted over four days to achieve its heavenly perfection. Each layer of this towering cake is a testament to culinary artistry, infused with the vibrant essence of coconut, creating an explosion of tropical flavors in every bite. From the delicate crumb of the coconut sponge cake to the velvety smoothness of the coconut custard filling, every element of this cake is a testament to the dedication and passion that goes into its creation. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our step-by-step guide will guide you through the process, ensuring success and satisfaction. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on this delightful journey together, culminating in the most exquisite Four-Day Coconut Cake that will leave you and your loved ones spellbound.

Let's cook with our recipes!

COCONUT CAKE



Coconut Cake image

This perfect coconut cake sets the bar for homemade cakes everywhere. It's supremely moist with a soft fluffy crumb and intense coconut flavor. For success, follow this recipe carefully including using cake flour, egg whites, sour cream, and canned coconut milk.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 and 1/2 cups (285g) cake flour (spoon & leveled)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1.5 sticks; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 and 2/3 cups (330g) granulated sugar
5 large egg whites, at room temperature
1/2 cup (120g) sour cream, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup (240ml) canned coconut milk, at room temperature*
1 cup (80g) sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
one 8 ounce block (224g) full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature*
5 cups (600g) confectioners' sugar
2 Tablespoons (30ml) canned coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups (160g) sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease three 9-inch cake pans, line with parchment paper, then grease the parchment paper. Parchment paper helps the cakes seamlessly release from the pans.
  • Whisk the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Set aside.
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Beat in the egg whites until combined, then add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and coconut extract. Beat until combined. Mixture will look curdled as a result of the varying textures and solid butter combining. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the dry ingredients and coconut milk. Beat on low speed until combined, then add the shredded coconut. Whisk it all by hand to make sure there are no butter lumps at the bottom of the bowl. The batter will be slightly thick.
  • Pour batter evenly into cake pans. Weigh them to ensure accuracy, if desired. Bake for around 21-23 minutes or until the cakes are baked through. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, it's done. Allow cakes to cool completely in the pans set on a wire rack. The cakes must be completely cool before frosting and assembling.
  • In a large bowl using a hand-held mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment, beat the butter and cream cheese together on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar, coconut milk, vanilla extract, coconut extract, and salt with the mixer running on low. Increase to high speed and beat for 3 minutes. Add more confectioners' sugar if frosting is too thin, more coconut milk if frosting is too thick, or an extra pinch of salt if frosting is too sweet.
  • Using a large serrated knife, slice a thin layer off the tops of the cakes to create a flat surface. Discard (or crumble over ice cream!). Place 1 cake layer on your cake stand, cake turntable, or serving plate. Evenly cover the top with about 1 and 1/2 cups of frosting. Top with 2nd cake layer and evenly cover the top with about 1 and 1/2 cups of frosting. Top with the third cake layer. Spread the remaining frosting all over the top and sides. I use and recommend an icing spatula to apply the frosting and bench scraper to smooth the sides. Sprinkle coconut on top of the cake and apply it to the sides. This can get a little messy and you can watch me do it in the video tutorial above. See blog post above about buttercream rose decoration.
  • Refrigerate cake for at least 20 minutes before slicing. This helps the cake hold its shape when cutting, though it's still a pretty fluffy cake!
  • Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

4 DAY REFRIGERATED COCONUT CAKE



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This is an ideal cake to take to a church or family reunion or any type of gathering. You need to make it four days in advance so it has time to "marry" so don't cheat. LOL ***I have also made this with chocolate layers rather than yellow and it's good either way. I'll bet it's also good with red velvet cake layers, too. It's...

Provided by Bea L.

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box duncan hines yellow butter cake mix
ICING:
16 oz sour cream
2 c sugar
18 oz frozen coconut***

Steps:

  • 1. DAY ONE: Remove frozen coconut from freezer and lay out on counter so it can slowly thaw. I do this first thing in the morning. Later in the afternoon mix the sour cream and sugar really well. Add in the coconut and combine well. Cover and let stand in refrigerator overnight.
  • 2. DAY TWO: Prepare and bake two round cake layers as per box directions. Completely cool layers then cut each layer into half by using dental floss or a bread knife, making four layers. Generously ice between each layer then top and sides of cake. The icing normally doesn't stick to the sides but if you'll keep spooning the icing that puddles in the bottom of the cake plate, some will end up staying on the sides. You can also poke holes in the layers if you want. I do this sometimes but not always. Cover in an airtight cake plate and refrigerate.
  • 3. DAY THREE: Don't you dare cut this cake! I'm watching you!!!
  • 4. DAY FOUR: Enjoy this wonderful and refreshing cake but keep refrigerated. ~~~smiles~~~
  • 5. * It just gets better the older it is. Please try it with chocolate or red velvet layers, too.
  • 6. ***FROZEN COCONUT CAN BE FOUND IN THE FREEZER SECTION IN MOST MAJOR GROCERY STORES AND WALMART.

COCONUT CAKE IV



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This cake is soooo good and moist you should make two...that way you can be sure to get some. I take it to work and it disappears really fast.

Provided by dannis

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, room temperature
2 cups white sugar
5 eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together and set aside.
  • Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add the room-temperature eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Mix in coconut extract.
  • Pour in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing until just incorporated. Fold in coconut, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Cholesterol 119 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 493.3 mg, Sugar 36.8 g

INCREDIBLE COCONUT CAKE



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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

5 large eggs, separated, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup canola oil
2-1/4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, chopped
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
FROSTING:
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup butter, softened
4-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons coconut extract
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

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.

FOUR DAY COCONUT CAKE



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I found this recipe in the Detroit Free Press in the 1960's and have been making it for birthdays ever since.

Provided by Janet Anthony

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 box white cake mix
1 c white sugar
16 oz coconut
16 oz sour cream

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare the cake mix according to directions on box. Pour into two 9 inch round cake pans. Bake, then let cool overnight. then separate toe layers into four layers.
  • 2. For filling: Stir sugar and sour cream together, add coconut and mix thoroughly. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
  • 3. The next day,spread filling between layers and on top of cake.Wrap in aluminum foil and keep I the refrigerator for four days before cutting?

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your cake will taste. This is especially important for the coconut milk and eggs.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the Cake in a Water Bath: Baking the cake in a water bath helps to keep it moist and prevents it from cracking.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely: Before you frost the cake, let it cool completely. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

This four-day coconut cake is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. With its moist crumb, creamy frosting, and toasted coconut topping, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this four-day coconut cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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