MOIST COCONUT CAKE RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by Foodiewife
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- LEMON CURD, OPTIONAL: In a 2 quart saucepan, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, eggs, and butter. Cook over medium-low heat until thick enough to hold marks from the whisk, and the first bubble appears on the surface, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat. The curd can be stored in the refrigerator, in a tight-fitting jar, for up to 1 week. CAKE: Whisk together the cake flour, coconut milk powder, salt, and baking powder; set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until the mixture is extremely light and fluffy; scrape down the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl after 2 minutes of beating, and beat for at least 3 minutes more. Add 1/4 of the dry ingredients, mix until combined, and scrape the mixing bowl. Combine the egg whites, buttermilk, and flavorings; add 1/3 of the mixture to the ingredients in the bowl and mix until combined. Continue adding dry and wet ingredients by turns, until all are incorporated. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl one last time, and mix for another minute. Divide the batter between the 2 prepared cake pans, and wrap the outsides with the soaked cake strips. If you don't have cake strips, place the pans in larger pans and fill the water halfway up the sides of the layers. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the cake springs back when lightly touched in the center and the edges just begin to pull away from the sides of the pan. Remove from the oven and place on a rack; remove the cake strips. Let the layers cool for 20 minutes, then turn out of the pan and return to the rack to finish cooling completely before filling and frosting. While cakes are cooling, spread shredded coconut on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven until shreds are a mix of golden brown and white, about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times. Cool to room temperature. FROSTING: Cream the butter with 2 cups confectioners' sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat in the salt, vanilla, coconut extract, and almond extract (if using) until the mixture is smooth. Add the cream of coconut and mix, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl. Add the remaining confectioners' sugar until you have a smooth, spreadable frosting. Cover and hold at room temperature until ready to use. TO DECORATE CAKE: If using the lemon curd for the middle layer, pipe or spread a thick circle of frosting around the cake. Fill the middle with 1 generous cup of lemon curd. Frosting the tops and sides of the cake, not worrying about perfection.
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[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The coconut flavor is delicious and the cake is moist and fluffy. I love the cream cheese frosting, it's the perfect topping for this cake.
MD Shadin Hasan
[email protected]This cake is easy to make and always turns out perfect. The coconut flavor is delicious and the cake is moist and fluffy. I love to make this cake for parties and potlucks.
Johnson Johnson
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved this cake! The coconut flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was light and creamy. I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone, even if they're not a fan
Rabiu Tolley
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my daughter's birthday party! The kids loved the coconut flavor and the frosting was a big hit. I would definitely make this cake again for a special occasion.
Sinker Swim
[email protected]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. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. I would definitely make this cake again.
Giovana Silva
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The coconut flavor is subtle and not overpowering. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves coconut.
Phul Maya
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I was very disappointed.
Samara Katwaroo
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The layers are so moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this cake for a special occasion.
Ghulammohammad Mohammadi977
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The coconut flavor is delicious and the cake is moist and fluffy. I love the cream cheese frosting, it's the perfect topping for this cake.
mahair sial
[email protected]This cake is easy to make and always turns out perfect. The coconut flavor is delicious and the cake is moist and fluffy. I love to make this cake for parties and potlucks.
Nabibakhsh Baloch
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved this cake! The coconut flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was light and creamy. I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone, even if they're not a fan
Aamir Amwani
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my daughter's birthday party! The kids loved the coconut flavor and the frosting was a big hit. I would definitely make this cake again for a special occasion.
Vikram Kumar sah
[email protected]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. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. I would definitely make this cake again.
Skeppy Skeppy
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The coconut flavor is subtle and not overpowering. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves coconut.
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[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I was very disappointed.
AnimalAwwingAndLOLing
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The layers are so moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this cake for a special occasion.
Chaudhary Jawad Ahmad
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the cream cheese frosting, it's the perfect topping for this cake.
John Mwaniki
[email protected]This coconut cake is the moistest and most flavorful cake I've ever had! The coconut flavor is perfectly balanced and not too overpowering. I made it for a party and it was a huge hit!