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Coconut Cake

A light and airy coconut cake is combined with tangy coconut cream cheese frosting.
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Course: Dessert
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cooling Time: 2 hours
Servings: 8

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 2 8" round cake pans

Ingredients

Coconut Cake

  • 2 1/2 cups Gluten Free 1.1 flour
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 6 egg whites
  • 5 oz unsweetened yogurt or sour cream (I used dairy free coconut )
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 3/4 cup butter, room temperature (I used dairy free)
  • 1 tsp coconut extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract, optional (can sub with vanilla extract)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut flakes

Toasted Coconut Frosting

  • 1 1/2 cups butter, room temperature (I used dairy free)
  • 4 to 7 cups powdered sugar Start with 4 cups, add additional 1 cup at a time for the right consistency
  • 1 tsp coconut extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature (I used dairy free)
  • 1/8 cup milk (I used dairy free)
  • coconut for garnishing

Instructions

Coconut Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray 2 8" round cake pans with nonstick baking spray and set aside.
  • Add the butter, extracts, and sugar to a bowl and mix on high until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
  • Add the egg whites, yogurt, and coconut milk. Mix until combined.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not over mix.
  • Divide the batter between the two cake pans.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Place on cooling racks. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

Toasted Coconut Frosting

  • Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and mix until smooth and creamy.
  • To assemble your cake, place the first cake on a cake stand or plate.
  • Frost the top of the cake and stack the second cake on top.
  • Frost the top and the sides of the cake.
  • Decorate with additional coconut.
  • Slice and enjoy!

Notes

1.You have the option to substitute either cream cheese or chocolate frosting. Choose what you prefer. 
  
2. For frosting, use powdered sugar ranging from 4 to 7 cups. Begin with 4 cups and add more gradually if needed. Note: Consistency may vary depending on the type of butter/milk used.
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