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Coconut Cake Recipe – Moist, Tropical, and Easy to Make

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This coconut cake recipe is soft, moist, and full of tropical flavor. Perfect for birthdays, brunches, and everyday celebrations.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2½ cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1¾ cups sugar

4 eggs

1 cup canned coconut milk (full fat)

1 tsp coconut extract

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.

2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.

4. Mix in vanilla and coconut extract, then add coconut milk.

5. Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in shredded coconut.

6. Divide batter into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.

7. Cool completely. Frost with coconut buttercream and decorate.

Notes

Store covered at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerate up to 5.

Freeze slices individually for up to 2 months.

  • Author: Tiramisu Cake
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Cakes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 345
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg