Description
Indulge in the Best Coconut Cream Cake, a heavenly dessert that combines fluffy layers of moist coconut cake with rich, creamy coconut frosting. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration, this delightful cake is topped with luscious grated coconut that not only enhances its flavor but also makes it visually stunning. With its light texture and tropical taste, the Best Coconut Cream Cake is sure to leave your guests impressed and craving more. Whether you enjoy it on its own or paired with fresh fruit and ice cream, this easy-to-make cake will become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 24 oz frozen grated coconut (thawed)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2½ teaspoons pure coconut extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round baking pans by greasing and flouring them.
- In one bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. In another large bowl, beat butter and oil until creamy; gradually add sugar.
- Mix in egg whites and extracts. Alternately add dry ingredients and sour cream with milk until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for about 25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, whip cold heavy cream and room-temperature cream cheese together with powdered sugar and extracts until fluffy.
- Once cooled, layer the cakes with frosting and sprinkle grated coconut on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg