Luscious Coconut Cake Recipe

Name: Luscious Coconut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 3 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 2/3 cups sugar; 1 cup shortening; 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup milk; 2 teaspoons coconut extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 5 large eggs; 1 (6 ounce) package frozen flaked coconut, thawed; Coconut filling; 2 cups sugar; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 (6 ounce) packages frozen flaked coconut, thawed; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; Frosting; 2 cups whipping cream; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; toasted coconut, shavings; Coconut Milk Frosting; 1 1/2 cups butter, softened; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 3 (16 ounce) packages powdered sugar; 1 cup coconut milk

Servings: persons

Cake
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 2/3 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons coconut extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 large eggs
1 (6 ounce) package frozen flaked coconut, thawed
Coconut filling
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 (6 ounce) packages frozen flaked coconut, thawed
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Frosting
2 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
toasted coconut, shavings
Coconut Milk Frosting
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 (16 ounce) packages powdered sugar
1 cup coconut milk
toasted coconut, shavings

1
Cake: Beat together the first seveningredients at medium speed until mixed well.
2
Add the extracts and mix well.
3
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4
Stir in coconut.
5
Pour batter into 4 greased and floured 9-inch round cakepans.
6
Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7
Cool pans on a rack 10 minutes before removing.
8
Continue to cool on the rack until room temp is reached.
9
Coconut Filling: Cook together the sugar, flour, milk, and eggs in a large saucepan over medium low heat, whisking constantly, for 15 minutes.
10
You want it thick and bubbly.
11
Remove from heat.
12
Stir in coconut and vanilla-mix well and cool completely.
13
(makes 5&1/2 cups) Spread coconut filling between layers.
14
Beat whipping cream on high until foamy.
15
Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaaks form.
16
Spread on top and sides of cake.
17
Garnish with toasted coconut flakes.
18
OR.
19
Coconut Milk Frosting: Beat together the butter, salt, vanilla and almond extract until fluffy.
20
Add sugar alternately with coconut milk, beating until smooth.
21
Frost cake and garnish with toasted coconut.
22
(makes 9 cups).

3296

kcal

Calories

166

Fat

411

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 31 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 3 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Luscious Coconut Cake 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.

Luscious Coconut Cake

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