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Best Coconut Cake Recipe

Best Coconut Cake Recipe That Melts in Your Mouth

Indulge in the Best Coconut Cake Recipe that melts in your mouth, featuring a cream cheese frosting and a deliciously moist cake.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 cups Cake Flour Spoon flour into the cup and level off for accuracy.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter At room temperature for proper creaming.
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 4 large Eggs Room-temperature for optimal mixing.
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk Canned, full-fat for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Coconut Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Room temperature for smoother blending.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted for a smoother consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon Coconut Extract
  • to taste Heavy Cream Add as needed for consistency.
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut Use sweetened for contrast.
For Topping
  • 1 cup Toasted Coconut Flakes For topping.

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • cooling rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans with a little butter, then line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually mix into the wet mixture, followed by the coconut milk and extracts until smooth.
  3. Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Use a toothpick to check for doneness.
  4. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar until smooth, then blend in coconut extract and heavy cream to desired consistency.
  6. Once the cakes are cool, level off the tops if necessary, spread frosting between layers and on top of the cake.
  7. Press shredded coconut around the sides and sprinkle toasted coconut on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Cream butter and sugar for optimal fluffiness.

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