Coconut Cake Slice Paradise: 12 Reasons to Indulge
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A soft and fluffy coconut cake that melts in your mouth, perfect for celebrations or cozy afternoons.
- Author: Lisa
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- 0.5 cups toasted coconut flakes
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine the wet ingredients: mix coconut milk and vanilla extract, then add to the butter-sugar blend.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently.
- Pour the batter into greased cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
- Whisk powdered sugar with coconut milk until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg