Description
Coconut Cloud Cake is a light and airy dessert that combines the rich flavors of coconut with a fluffy texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Baking soda
Salt
Unsalted butter
Granulated sugar
Egg whites
Coconut milk
Vanilla extract
Coconut extract (optional but recommended)
Heavy whipping cream
Powdered sugar
Shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg whites one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the coconut milk, and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and coconut extract if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gradually add powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Frost the cooled cake with whipped cream and top with toasted shredded coconut.
Notes
Make sure to carefully separate the egg whites to achieve the best texture. Toasting the coconut adds an extra layer of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the cake)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg
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