COCONUT DREAM CAKE
My friends and family love this beautiful cake. I keep it refrigerated before serving to keep it moist and sweet. -Denise Carroll, Manchester, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of two greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment or waxed paper; grease paper., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 22-27 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., In a small bowl, mix filling ingredients until blended. Using a long serrated knife, cut each cake layer horizontally in half. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Top with a third of the filling. Repeat twice. Top with remaining cake layer. Refrigerate while preparing frosting., For frosting, in a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, water, egg whites and cream of tartar. Beat on low speed for 1 minute. Place pan over low heat; continue beating on low until a thermometer reads 160°, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Add vanilla; beat on high until stiff glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes., Spread over top and sides of cake. If desired, sprinkle with additional coconut. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.
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Abel Seun
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. I'll definitely be making this again.
Abubakar hadee
[email protected]This cake is perfect for summer. It's light and refreshing, and the coconut flavor is just right. I highly recommend this recipe!
Ikeem Johnson
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed this cake. The coconut flavor was subtle and not overpowering. I would definitely make this again.
Rick Rivas
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it. The end result is a beautiful and delicious cake that's perfect for any occasion.
Sultan Saddiqui
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a potluck or a birthday party.
Alfred Adusah
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The coconut flavor is perfect and the cake is so moist. I highly recommend this recipe!
Md Ornil islam Rahad
[email protected]I was really excited to try this cake, but I was disappointed. The cake was dry and the frosting was too sweet. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Raees_khan
[email protected]This is the best coconut cake I've ever had. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is light and airy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Atta Muhammad official
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Mahonet Hogues
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or just a weeknight treat.
Barkatbaloch Barkatali
[email protected]I made this cake exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfectly. It was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sufian Khurram
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. The coconut flavor was too strong and the cake was dry. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Camren Williams
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed this cake. The coconut flavor was subtle and not overpowering. I would definitely make this again.
Ncobile Ngwedze
[email protected]This cake is a bit of work to make, but it's totally worth it. The end result is a beautiful and delicious cake that's perfect for any occasion.
Eryu Yousef
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got rave reviews. I'll definitely be making this again.
Rebecca Rogers
[email protected]The frosting on this cake is the star of the show. It's light and fluffy, and it pairs perfectly with the rich coconut cake. I highly recommend this recipe!
Liliane Louis
[email protected]This cake was an absolute dream! The flavors of coconut and pineapple were perfectly balanced, and the cake itself was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again!