Three Layer Coconut Cake Recipe

Name: Three Layer Coconut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3 cups cake flour; 2 cups white sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 5 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 cup shortening; 1 1/2 cups milk; 4 eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups white sugar; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 1 cup boiling water; 3 egg whites; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup flaked coconut

Servings: persons

3 cups cake flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
5 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups milk
4 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 cup boiling water
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup flaked coconut

1
Mix flour, 2 cups sugar, salt, and baking powder; add shortening and milk. Beat well. Beat in eggs and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla. Spread batter in three greased and floured 9 inch round pans.
2
Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cool, and remove from pans.
3
Mix 3 cups sugar, corn syrup, and 1 cup boiling water in a saucepan; boil until mixture spins thread. Beat egg whites until stiff. Pour syrup over egg whites, beating constantly. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla to flavor the icing. Frost cake, and sprinkle with coconut.
4
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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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: 3 cups cake flour, 2 cups white sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 5 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Three Layer 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.

Three Layer Coconut Cake

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