Creamy Coconut Cake: The Best Indulgent Recipe for Home Bakers
This creamy coconut cake is the perfect indulgent treat for home bakers looking to impress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine sugar, eggs, coconut milk, and oil until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Stir in shredded coconut and vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before frosting.
Notes
- For an extra coconut flavor, add coconut extract.
- This cake pairs well with a coconut cream frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg