COCONUT CHIFFON CAKE

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Toasted coconut adds visual appeal to this tall and impressive cake. With an airy texture and heavenly coconut-ginger flavor,it's a lovely end to meals throughout the year.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

5 large eggs, separated
3 tablespoons crystallized ginger
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
2-1/4 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons coconut extract
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
FROSTING:
1 cup butter, softened
8 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 teaspoons coconut extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Optional: Candied orange and lime peel

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, place ginger and 2 tablespoons sugar in a small food processor; cover and process until finely chopped., In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1-1/4 cups sugar, baking powder, salt and ginger mixture. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, eggs, oil, water and extract. Add to dry ingredients; beat until well blended., Add cream of tartar and remaining sugar to egg whites; beat with clean beaters until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter., Gently spoon into 3 ungreased 9-in. round baking pans. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 325° for 22-26 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched., Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, milk, extract and salt; beat until smooth. , Place bottom cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup frosting. Repeat layers twice. Frost sides of cake with remaining frosting. Press coconut over top and sides of cake. Garnish with orange and lime peel if desired. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 104g carbohydrate (82g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Rosica Vasileva
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This cake was a bit challenging to make, but it was worth the effort. The cake was absolutely delicious, and it was a big hit with my family and friends.


Ahmad
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This is the best coconut chiffon cake recipe I've ever tried. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the coconut flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Dawlat Shah
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I made this cake for my birthday, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Charley Cervantes
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This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can always count on this recipe.


Ada Nugent
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's my go-to cake recipe for any occasion.


Ahmed Navid
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This cake is so delicious! I love the combination of the coconut and the chiffon cake. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Elee Vlogs
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems. It turned out great! I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


D. Gar
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This is the best coconut chiffon cake I've ever had! The cake was so moist and fluffy, and the coconut flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Josette
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This cake was so easy to make, and it turned out so well! I'm definitely going to be making it again.


asena m
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I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I think the combination of the coconut and the chiffon cake was perfect.


Stephanie Gyan
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This cake was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The cake was absolutely delicious, and it was a big hit with my family and friends.


Caleb Swartz
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I decided to try this cake anyway. I'm so glad I did! The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the coconut flavor was very subtle. I would definitely make this cake again.


Kafuko Judith
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This was my first time making a chiffon cake, and I was so happy with the results! The cake was so light and airy, and the coconut flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Yadav Bhandari
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love the delicate coconut flavor.


Tyreik Victor
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This coconut chiffon cake was a delight! The texture was light and fluffy, and the coconut flavor was perfectly balanced. I would definitely make this cake again.


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