Best 6 Coconut Cake With Mascarpone Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the heavenly flavors of a classic coconut cake elevated with a decadent mascarpone frosting. With its moist and fluffy coconut layers, this cake is a tropical paradise in every bite. The mascarpone frosting, made with rich and creamy mascarpone cheese, adds an irresistibly smooth and velvety texture that perfectly complements the coconut's sweetness. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a sweet treat, this coconut cake with mascarpone frosting is guaranteed to delight taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

COCONUT CAKE WITH 7-MINUTE FROSTING



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 coconut (see Cook's Note)
Vegetable oil, for cake pan
14 1/4 ounces cake flour, plus extra for pans, approximately 3 cups
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup fresh coconut milk
1/2 cup fresh coconut cream
8 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
16 ounces sugar, approximately 2 1/4 cups
1 teaspoon coconut extract
4 egg whites
1/3 cup coconut water
3 large egg whites
12 ounces sugar, approximately 1 3/4 cups
1/3 cup coconut water
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Grated coconut from 1 coconut, approximately 8 to 10 ounces

Steps:

  • For the cake:
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil 2 (9-inch) cake pans. Line the bottom of each pan with parchment paper. Oil the parchment paper and then flour the pan. Set aside.
  • Place the flour, baking powder and salt into a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Combine the coconut milk and coconut cream in small bowl and set aside.
  • Place the butter into the bowl of a stand mixer and using the paddle attachment, cream on medium speed until fluffy, approximately 1 minute. Decrease the speed to low and gradually add the sugar slowly over 1 to 2 minutes. Once all of the sugar has been added, stop the mixer and scrape down the sides. Turn the mixer back on to medium speed and continue creaming until the mixture noticeably lightens in texture and increases slightly in volume, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the coconut extract.
  • With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture alternately with the milk mixture to the butter and sugar in 3 batches, ending with the milk mixture. Do not over mix.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Fold the egg whites into the batter, just until combined. Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bang the pans on the counter top several times to remove any air and to distribute the batter evenly in the pan. Place in the oven on the middle rack. Bake for 40 minutes or until the cake is light golden in color and reaches an internal temperature of 200 degrees F.
  • Cool the cake in the pans for 10 minutes then remove and transfer to a cooling rack. Once the cakes have cooled completely cut across the equator of each to form 4 layers. Place the 1/3 cup coconut water into a small spritz bottle and spray evenly onto the cut side of the 4 layers. If you do not have a spritz bottle you may brush the coconut water on with a silicone pastry brush. Allow to sit while preparing the frosting.
  • For the frosting:
  • Bring 1 quart of water to a boil in a 4-quart saucepan over high heat. Decrease the heat to medium to maintain a steady simmer. In the meantime, place the egg whites, sugar, coconut water, cream of tartar and salt into a medium size-mixing bowl. Place the bowl over the simmering water and immediately begin beating with an electric hand mixer set to low speed. Beat for 1 minute and then increase the speed to high and continue to beat for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and beat in the coconut and vanilla extracts for 1 minute. Allow the frosting to sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Place approximately 3/4 cup of the frosting on the first layer of cake, sprinkle with 1/2 cup coconut and top with the next layer. Repeat until you reach the top layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake and sprinkle with the remaining coconut. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

COCONUT CAKE WITH MASCARPONE FROSTING



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Provided by Annabel Langbein

Categories     Cake     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Coconut     Spring     Birthday     Shower     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 2/3 cups sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) plus 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup whole milk
1 1/2 cups finely grated peeled fresh coconut
2 3/4 teaspoons finely grated lime peel, divided
3/4 cup mascarpone cheese* (about 6 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 2/3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup 1-inch-long strips shaved coconut with brown inner coating left intact (about 2 ounces; use vegetable peeler)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Line bottom of 9-inch diameter springform pan with parchment paper; butter paper and pan.
  • Whisk flour and baking powder in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat sugar, 3/4 cup butter, and vanilla in large bowl until blended. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Add flour mixture alternately with milk in 2 additions each, beating until just blended. Stir in 1 1/2 cups finely grated coconut and 1 1/4 teaspoons lime peel.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared pan; smooth top. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Cool cake in pan 20 minutes. Cut around sides to loosen; invert onto platter. Cool completely.
  • Using electric mixer, beat 3 tablespoons butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons lime peel, mascarpone, and cloves in large bowl. Add powdered sugar; beat just until smooth.
  • Spread mascarpone frosting over top of cooled cake. Garnish top edge with 1/2 cup shaved coconut. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  • *An Italian cream cheese; sold at many supermarkets and at Italian markets.

COCONUT CAKE WITH MERINGUE FROSTING



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This coconut cake with meringue frosting is as delicious as it is light and airy. The meringue frosting is a sweet treat in and of itself, and combining the coconut cake with the icing makes it even more delicious.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch square cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup packed sweetened, shredded coconut
2 2/3 cups sugar
4 large whole eggs
4 large egg whites
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
Quick Italian Meringue
Fresh Coconut Curls, for garnish, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 9-by-9-by-2-inch cake pans; line bottoms with parchment paper. Butter parchment and dust with flour, tapping out excess; set aside.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Place shredded coconut in bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Stir chopped coconut into flour mixture until combined; set aside.
  • Beat together butter and sugar in bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes, scraping down side of bowl as needed. Add whole eggs, egg whites, and vanilla; beat until fluffy and combined. With mixer on low, add flour mixture, alternating with coconut milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  • Divide batter evenly between prepared pans; smooth with an offset spatula. Bake, rotating pans halfway through, until cakes are golden brown and a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Transfer pans to a wire rack to cool 30 minutes. Invert cakes onto rack; peel off parchment paper. Reinvert cakes and let them cool completely, top sides up, then wrap individually in plastic wrap. Transfer to freezer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Using a serrated knife, trim tops of cake layers to make them level. Place one layer on a cake plate; spread top with 1 1/2 cups meringue. Top with remaining layer, cut side up. Using offset spatula, spread remaining frosting over entire cake, swirling to cover in a decorative fashion. Sprinkle entire cake with coconut curls, bending and curling as desired. Cake can be kept refrigerated, covered with a cake dome, up to 3 days.

DOUBLE COCONUT CAKE WITH FLUFFY COCONUT FROSTING



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Make and share this Double Coconut Cake With Fluffy Coconut Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

cooking spray
1 tablespoon cake flour
2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 2/3 cups sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
1 tablespoon vanilla
2/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut, divided
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 dash salt
1 cup sugar
4 tablespoons hot water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Coat 2 (9 inch) round cake pans with cooking spray, dust with 1 tablespoon flour.
  • Combine 2 1/4 cups flour, baking powder,and salt, stirring with a whisk.
  • Place sugar and butter in a large bowl, beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (for about 5 minutes).
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add flour mixture and milk alternately to sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Sharply tap the pans once on countertop to remove air bubbles.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans 10 minutes on wire racks, and remove from pans.
  • Cool completely on wire racks.
  • Place 1 cake layer on a plate, spread with 1 cup fluffy coconut frosting.
  • Sprinkle with 1/3 cup coconut.
  • Top with remaining cake layer, spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.
  • Sprinkle with 1/3 cup coconut over top of cake.
  • Store cake loosely covered in refrigerator.
  • Fluffy coconut Frosting:.
  • Place egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt in a large bowl, beat with a mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • Combine sugar and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil.
  • Cook, without stirring, until candy thermometer registers 238 degrees.
  • Pour hot sugar syrup in a thin steam over egg whites, beating at high speed.
  • Stir in extracts.

MASCARPONE FROSTING



Mascarpone Frosting image

Use this mascarpone frosting recipe to make delicious Tiramisu Cupcakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • With an electric mixer on medium speed, whisk heavy cream until stiff peaks form (be careful not to overbeat, or cream will be grainy). In another bowl, whisk together mascarpone and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until completely incorporated. Use immediately.

COCONUT CREAM CAKE WITH MASCARPONE FROSTING RECIPE - (4/5)



Coconut Cream Cake With Mascarpone Frosting Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by ivybliss

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the cream filling:
White Cake
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
4 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon rum, if desired
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
For the mascarpone frosting:
8 ounces mascarpone
4 ounces cream cheese
4 ounces unsalted butter, softened
1 box confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 About 2 cups sweetened flake coconut

Steps:

  • To prepare the cream filling: In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and coconut and heat over high heat until the milk begins to boil. Remove from heat and set the mixture aside to steep for about 10 minutes. Strain milk through a sieve (press the coconut to get out as much liquid as possible). In a medium bowl, toss together the sugar and cornstarch. Add about 2 tablespoons of the cooled milk mixture and stir until the sugar and cornstarch dissolve and create a slurry. Whisk in yolks; set aside. In large pot, heat the milk mixture over high heat until it boils. Remove from heat and whisk about ½ cup of the hot milk into the yolk mixture. Add the yolk mixture back to the milk and return to medium heat, whisking constantly over medium-high heat until the mixture boils. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, whisking constantly, for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and whisk in the rum and butter. Cover immediately with plastic wrap, allowing the wrap to touch the surface of the custard. Set aside. The mixture can be made a day ahead and refrigerated. To prepare the mascarpone: Using a mixer, whip together the mascarpone, cream cheese, butter and sugar until incorporated. Add the vanilla and continue whipping on medium high speed until light and fluffy. To assemble the cake: Trim the crown of each layer with a large serrated knife so that they are uniform in size. Fill each layer with the coconut cream, then frost the cake with mascarpone frosting. Decorate the sides of the cake with the coconut. The cake freezes well.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling to find things while you're in the middle of baking.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients will always give you the best results in baking. If possible, use organic or locally sourced ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Follow the Recipe Carefully: Especially if you're a beginner baker, it's important to follow the recipe carefully. Don't substitute ingredients or change the proportions unless you know what you're doing.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough and dense. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the Cake Properly: Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before you put the cake in. Bake the cake for the amount of time specified in the recipe or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely: Before you frost the cake, let it cool completely. This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.

Conclusion:

This coconut cake with mascarpone frosting is a delicious and impressive dessert. It is perfect for any special occasion, such as a birthday or anniversary. With its moist coconut cake layers and creamy mascarpone frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit. Follow the tips above to ensure that your coconut cake turns out perfectly. With a little care and attention, you can create a beautiful and delicious cake that will wow your friends and family.

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