Description
This Coconut Cloud Cake is a delightful combination of rich coconut flavor and creamy frosting, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter
softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup coconut milk
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
8 oz cream cheese
softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
toasted or fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition; then mix in the vanilla and coconut extracts.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with coconut milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, in a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and coconut extract until smooth.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Once the cakes are cool, spread frosting between the layers and on top and sides of the cake.
- Finally, sprinkle the toasted or fresh shredded coconut on top of the frosted cake.
Notes
Ensure all your ingredients, especially the eggs and butter, are at room temperature for the best results.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Coconut Cloud Cake, Coconut Cake, Dessert Recipe, American Dessert, Cake Recipe