Description
Coconut Easter Cake is a luscious tropical dessert that brings sunshine to your celebrations. This moist and fluffy cake features layers infused with rich coconut flavor and is generously slathered with creamy coconut frosting. Perfect for Easter or any special occasion, it’s sure to create lasting memories with each delightful slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in coconut milk.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in shredded coconut.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg