White Coconut Cake Recipe

Name: White Coconut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups sifted flour; 1-1/3 tbsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup butter; 2 cups sugar, divided; 1-1/3 cup coconut milk *; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. almond extract; 1/3 cup shredded coconut (optional); 5 egg whites; 3 egg whites **; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. vanilla; 4 cups confectioners sugar; 2 tbsp. softened butter

Servings: persons

3 cups sifted flour
1-1/3 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
2 cups sugar, divided
1-1/3 cup coconut milk *
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. almond extract
1/3 cup shredded coconut (optional)
5 egg whites
3 egg whites **
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
4 cups confectioners sugar
2 tbsp. softened butter

1
Cream shortening and butter with 1-1/3 cups sugar.
2
Add sifted flour alternately with liquid, beginning and ending with flour.
3
Add vanilla and almond extracts.
4
If desired, add 1/3 cup fresh shredded coconut to the batter.
5
Beat egg whites to soft peaks.
6
Gradually add remaining 2/3 cup sugar.
7
Fold meringue into cake batter, just enough to incorporate.
8
Spoon into 2 9-inch layer cake pans lined with oiled waxed paper.
9
Bake at 350F for 25 to 35 minutes, or until cake bounces back when touched lightly.
10
Cool thoroughly.
11
Frost with Quick Creamy Frosting, then sprinkle with coconut.
12
Quick Creamy Frosting: Beat egg whites until foamy.
13
Add salt and vanilla.
14
Gradually add sugar, beating constantly.
15
Add butter, beating thoroughly.
16
Add more sugar, if necessary.

2081

kcal

Calories

Fat

385

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 sifted flour, 1-1/3 tbsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, White 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.

White Coconut Cake

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