Coconut Cake with colored coconut decorations for a

Name: Coconut Cake with colored coconut decorations for any holiday
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 FOR THE COCONUT CAKE; 6 large eggs; 1 1/2 cup coconut milk; 3 tbsp sjredded sweetened coconut; 1 cup melted butter; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp 1/8 salt; 2 cup all-purpose flour; 4 tsp baking powder; 8 oz unsalted butter, at room temperature ( 2 sticks ); 4 cup confectioners sugar; 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 cup coconut milk; 6 cup shredded sweetened coconut

Servings: persons

1 FOR THE COCONUT CAKE
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cup coconut milk
3 tbsp sjredded sweetened coconut
1 cup melted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp 1/8 salt
2 cup all-purpose flour
4 tsp baking powder
8 oz unsalted butter, at room temperature ( 2 sticks )
4 cup confectioners sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup coconut milk
6 cup shredded sweetened coconut

1
MAKE CAKE
2
Preheat oven to 350.
3
Grease two 9 inche cake pans.
4
Add the 3 tablespoons shredded coconut to the coconut milk and set aside to soak
5
Separate egg whites into a medium bowl and egg yolks into a large bowl
6
Beat egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff, set aside
7
To the egg yolks add the sugar,salt and melted butter, beat until smooth.
8
Stir the baking powder into the flour than add this, and the coconut milk with the shredded, coconut milk to the egg yolk mixture, beat until well combined.
9
Fold the egg whites into the egg yolk batter until combined.
10
Pour batter into prepared pans and bake abput30 to 40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean cool before frosting
11
FOR COCONUT BUTTER CREAM FROSTING
12
Beat butter with an electric mixer until fluffy add sugar and coconut milk and vanilla beat until light and fluffy adding more coconut milk if dry, more sugar if wet.
13
FROST COOLED CAKE WITH FROSTING
14
Cover cake with plain sweetened coconut.
15
MAKE COLORED COCONUT
16
In 4 small bowls add 1 tablesppn water add drops of food color to each bowl, one drop is enough for primary colors add more to darken or change colors.
17
Add 1 cup coconut to each bowl of color and mix well.
18
Turn out on to plate to dry a bit.
19
Decorate cake with colored coconut.
20
I also decorated this cake with spring colored peanut M&M's

2289

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

306

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 FOR THE COCONUT CAKE, 6 large eggs, 1 1/2 cup coconut milk, 3 tbsp sjredded sweetened coconut, and more.

Yes, Coconut Cake with colored coconut decorations for any holiday falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Coconut Cake with colored coconut decorations for any holiday

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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