Coconut Cake Recipe

September 22, 2025 by Camila

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–5 minutes).
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and coconut extract.
5. Alternate adding flour and coconut milk: Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the coconut milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in shredded coconut gently.
7. Divide batter evenly between the two pans. Smooth the tops.
8. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

🧁 Frosting & Assembly

1. Make the frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then coconut milk and extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
2. Frost the cake: Place one cake layer on a plate, spread frosting on top. Add the second layer and frost the top and sides.
3. Decorate with shredded coconut all over the cake.