Coconut Layer Cake W/ Cream Cheese Coconut Frosting Recipe

Name: Coconut Layer Cake W/ Cream Cheese Coconut Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter (softened); 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs (separated); 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon coconut extract; 1 cup shredded coconut; ½ cup butter (softened); 8 ounces cream cheese (softened); 4 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon coconut extract; 1 cup shredded coconut

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter (softened)
2 cups sugar
4 eggs (separated)
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup shredded coconut
½ cup butter (softened)
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup shredded coconut

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 2-9 inch cake pans.
2
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3
Set aside.
4
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter till creamy, add sugar until smooth.
5
Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition.
6
Add flour mixture and milk alternatively, beginning and ending with the flour.
7
Stir in vanilla, coconut ext, and 1 cup coconut.
8
In another bowl, beat egg whites till stiff but not dry and fold into cake mixture.
9
Divide the batter evenly between pans.
10
Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 or until toothpick is inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
11
Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
12
To Make Frosting: Blend butter and cream cheese till smooth.
13
Add powdered sugar slowly.
14
Add vanilla and coconut extract.
15
Fold in shredded coconut.
16
Spread on cooled cake.

2174

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

298

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 cup butter (softened), and more.

Yes, Coconut Layer Cake W/ Cream Cheese Coconut Frosting 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.

Coconut Layer Cake W/ Cream Cheese Coconut Frosting

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