COCONUT CAKE WITH MERINGUE FROSTING
This coconut cake with meringue frosting is as delicious as it is light and airy. The meringue frosting is a sweet treat in and of itself, and combining the coconut cake with the icing makes it even more delicious.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes one 9-inch square cake
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 9-by-9-by-2-inch cake pans; line bottoms with parchment paper. Butter parchment and dust with flour, tapping out excess; set aside.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Place shredded coconut in bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Stir chopped coconut into flour mixture until combined; set aside.
- Beat together butter and sugar in bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes, scraping down side of bowl as needed. Add whole eggs, egg whites, and vanilla; beat until fluffy and combined. With mixer on low, add flour mixture, alternating with coconut milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans; smooth with an offset spatula. Bake, rotating pans halfway through, until cakes are golden brown and a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 to 50 minutes.
- Transfer pans to a wire rack to cool 30 minutes. Invert cakes onto rack; peel off parchment paper. Reinvert cakes and let them cool completely, top sides up, then wrap individually in plastic wrap. Transfer to freezer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Using a serrated knife, trim tops of cake layers to make them level. Place one layer on a cake plate; spread top with 1 1/2 cups meringue. Top with remaining layer, cut side up. Using offset spatula, spread remaining frosting over entire cake, swirling to cover in a decorative fashion. Sprinkle entire cake with coconut curls, bending and curling as desired. Cake can be kept refrigerated, covered with a cake dome, up to 3 days.
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Jabir Hunjra
[email protected]Coconut cake fail!
Indira Williams
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! The cake was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too sweet. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Sofia Jacobo
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious. The coconut flavor was also very strong. Overall, it was an okay cake, but I would probably not make it again.
Md kaisar Ahamed
[email protected]I had some trouble with the meringue frosting, but the cake itself was delicious. The coconut flavor was perfect and the cake was very moist. I will definitely be making this cake again, but I will try a different frosting recipe.
Qasim raza
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the texture was great. The coconut flavor was also very strong. Overall, it was a good cake, but I would probably make some changes to the recipe next time.
Fhahdaz Ch
[email protected]I love coconut cake and this recipe did not disappoint! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the meringue frosting was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Johnathan James
[email protected]This cake was so moist and fluffy! The coconut flavor was perfect and the meringue frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Frank Marquez
[email protected]This was my first time making a coconut cake and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the cake was delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.
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[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the coconut flavor and the frosting was so fluffy and light. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Issa Mastira
[email protected]This coconut cake with meringue frosting was a delightful treat! The cake was moist and fluffy, with a delicate coconut flavor. The meringue frosting was light and airy, with a perfect sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who