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Coconut Cream Cake

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A rich, moist, and fluffy coconut-flavored cake layered with coconut cream and topped with sweet coconut flakes, perfect for tropical dessert lovers.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp coconut extract
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp coconut extract (for whipped cream)
  • 1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla and coconut extracts.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and coconut milk to the batter, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in sour cream and shredded coconut.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. For the frosting, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and coconut extract until stiff peaks form.
  9. Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of whipped cream over it. Top with the second cake layer and frost the top and sides with remaining whipped cream.
  10. Sprinkle toasted coconut flakes on top and sides of the cake. Chill until ready to serve.

Notes

  • For extra coconut flavor, brush cake layers with coconut milk before frosting.
  • Use canned coconut milk for richer taste, not the carton variety.
  • Cake can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.

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