LUSCIOUS COCONUT CAKE

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Make and share this Luscious Coconut Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 4layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 27

3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 2/3 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons coconut extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 large eggs
1 (6 ounce) package frozen flaked coconut, thawed
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 (6 ounce) packages frozen flaked coconut, thawed
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
toasted coconut, shavings
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 (16 ounce) packages powdered sugar
1 cup coconut milk
toasted coconut, shavings

Steps:

  • Cake: Beat together the first seveningredients at medium speed until mixed well.
  • Add the extracts and mix well.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in coconut.
  • Pour batter into 4 greased and floured 9-inch round cakepans.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool pans on a rack 10 minutes before removing.
  • Continue to cool on the rack until room temp is reached.
  • Coconut Filling: Cook together the sugar, flour, milk, and eggs in a large saucepan over medium low heat, whisking constantly, for 15 minutes.
  • You want it thick and bubbly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in coconut and vanilla-mix well and cool completely.
  • (makes 5&1/2 cups) Spread coconut filling between layers.
  • Beat whipping cream on high until foamy.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaaks form.
  • Spread on top and sides of cake.
  • Garnish with toasted coconut flakes.
  • OR.
  • Coconut Milk Frosting: Beat together the butter, salt, vanilla and almond extract until fluffy.
  • Add sugar alternately with coconut milk, beating until smooth.
  • Frost cake and garnish with toasted coconut.
  • (makes 9 cups).

md sakib3443
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This cake was delicious! The coconut flavor was perfect and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


heckson tafireyi semu
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. Thanks for sharing!


Tobiloluwa Solomon
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think next time I will use less sugar in the frosting.


Md Anisur rohman
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I love coconut cake, and this recipe did not disappoint. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.


psychology today
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This cake was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Jewaun Walters
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best coconut cake he's ever had. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Maureen Breidenstein
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This cake was a hit at my party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was to die for. I definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dessert.


rolie onate
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This cake is so delicious! I love the coconut flavor and the cake is so moist. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Uncle Berry
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This cake was amazing! The coconut flavor was perfect and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Melanie Navarro
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


James Shimp
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This cake was delicious! The coconut flavor was perfect and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Soda
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. Thanks for sharing!


javiona harris
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think next time I will use less sugar in the frosting.


Shanie Bennett
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I love coconut cake, and this recipe did not disappoint. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Nevaeh Jackson
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This cake was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


tamanna tasnim
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best coconut cake he's ever had. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


hugo soto
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This Luscious Coconut Cake was a hit at my party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was to die for. I definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dessert.


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