Best 5 Coconut Clouds Recipes

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Welcome to the exciting realm of Coconut Clouds, a culinary treat that embodies the perfect balance of sweetness, richness, and texture. As we embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for this delectable confection, let's dive into the essence of what makes Coconut Clouds so irresistible. Imagine soft and pillowy mounds of coconut enveloped in a delicate glaze, offering a symphony of flavors in every bite. With its charming appearance and captivating taste, Coconut Clouds will undoubtedly become a favorite in your recipe collection. Prepare to indulge in the ultimate coconut experience as we unlock the secrets behind creating the perfect batch of these heavenly treats.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

COCONUT SNOW CLOUDS



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Cloud cake is the perfect name for this lighter than air recipe. It tastes as though it needs a weight attached to the plate to keep it from floating off the table. Unlike a pavlova, this layered dessert is made with a soft, spongey meringue and layered like a small cake with rum-spiked whipped cream. Flakes of barely toasted coconut give it a snowball effect. I love it served with fresh fruit as well. But served simply by itself, it's a lovely and unexpected way to end a dinner.

Provided by Claire Thomas : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups superfine sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
One 13.5-ounce can full-fat coconut milk, refrigerated overnight or longer (do not shake the can)
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 vanilla bean, scraped, or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Toasted coconut flakes, for garnish (see Cook's Note)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place a sheet of parchment paper on a rimless baking sheet. Draw four 5-inch circles in pencil on the sheet. This will be your guide for forming the meringues.
  • Place the egg whites in a large bowl and whisk on high speed with a handheld electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the sugar, scrape down sides of the bowl, and beat until thickened and the sugar has dissolved, 8 minutes.
  • Place the cornstarch, vinegar and salt in a small bowl and mix to combine. Add the cornstarch mixture to the meringue and continue beating for 2 minutes. Fold in the coconut. The mixture should be very stiff. Spoon the meringue into each of the circles on the parchment paper, about 2 inches high, and smooth the tops as flat as you can get them.
  • Bake the circles until the tops are dry to the touch and barely golden brown at the edges, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before assembling, about 20 minutes.
  • For the rum coconut cream: Beat the cream in a large bowl with a handheld electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add the sugar and continue beating until it holds stiff peaks.
  • Open the can of chilled coconut and scoop the white solid coconut fat out into a separate large bowl, leaving the clear coconut water in the can; set the coconut water aside. Add the rum and vanilla scrapings to the bowl with the coconut fat and whip until smooth and stiff. Add coconut water 1 tablespoon at a time until you get a smooth texture.
  • Fold the whipped cream and coconut cream together with a rubber spatula. Whip the two again for 1 minute if it needs to be stiffer.
  • No more than an hour before serving, assemble the cakes: Place 2 meringue circle on a cake stand, platter or 2 plates. Spoon 1/3 cup of the coconut cream over each the meringue. Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes. Top each with the remaining meringue circles and coconut cream, spreading the coconut cream over the sides of the cakes. Sprinkle all over with toasted coconut flakes. Serve immediately or keep well chilled for up to an hour.

COCONUT CLOUDS



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Coconut Clouds are light and cakey cookies with a browned butter frosting. Coconut lovers will adore these cookies.

Provided by Christin Mahrlig

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup butter, (softened)
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut, (toasted)
1/3 cup butter, (cubed)
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons evaporated milk
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups shredded sweetened coconut, (toasted)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 2 baking sheets or line with parchment paper.
  • Beat butter, shortening, and both sugars with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Beat in extracts.
  • Beat in sour cream.
  • Combine flour, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Gradually add to batter.
  • Stir in 1 cup toasted coconut.
  • Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2-inches apart. A small ice cream scoop works well for this.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set in the middle. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Make frosting. In a small heavy saucepan heat butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Transfer to a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the confectioners' sugar, evaporated milk, and extracts.
  • Stread frosting on cookies. Sprinkle with coconut.

COCONUT CLOUDS



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Coconut lovers will have extra reason to celebrate when they taste these cakelike drop cookies. The generous frosting and coconut topping make them a hit at holiday cookie swaps. -Donna Scofield, Yakima, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
BROWNED BUTTER FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, cubed
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons evaporated milk
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes; beat in eggs and extracts. Stir in sour cream. In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in coconut., Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake until set, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For the frosting, in a small heavy saucepan, heat butter over medium heat until golden brown, 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly. Transfer to a small bowl; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, milk and extracts. Spread over cookies. Dip in coconut; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

COCONUT CLOUD CAKE



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This light, flavorful dessert, filled and topped with seven-minute frosting and coconut, is a little slice of heaven.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 large egg whites
1 1/4 cups sugar
5 tablespoons cold water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sifted cake flour
1 1/2 cups superfine sugar
14 large egg whites (1 3/4 cups), room temperature
1 tablespoon warm water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 to 4 cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. With a fine sieve, sift together flour and 3/4 cups sugar four times.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer on medium speed, beat together egg whites and water until foamy. Add salt, cream of tartar, and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Increase speed to medium-high and sprinkle in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat until stiff but not dry.
  • Transfer to a large bowl. In six additions, sift dry ingredients over meringue, folding in quickly but gently.
  • Pour batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan with removable bottom. Smooth top with an offset spatula. Run a knife through batter to release air bubbles. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until golden brown and springy to touch.
  • Invert pan on its legs or over the neck of a glass bottle, and let cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Make the frosting: In the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer set over a saucepan of simmering water, combine egg whites, sugar, water, and cream of tartar. Cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, until sugar is dissolved and mixture is foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Attach the bowl to a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat the mixture on high speed until glossy and voluminous, about 7 minutes. Beat in the vanilla.
  • Carefully run a long offset spatula or knife around the inner and outer perimeter of the cake pan to release cake.
  • Place on a plate, bottom side up. Using a long serrated knife, carefully slice off 1 1/2 inches from the top of the cake, being sure not to break the layer. Set aside. Cut out a 1-inch-wide, 1-inch-deep channel halfway between the center and edge of cake. Spread icing into channel and over entire layer. Sprinkle with coconut.
  • Gently place reserved layer on top and ice with remaining frosting. Sprinkle with coconut and serve immediately.

COCONUT CLOUDS



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I found this recipe in one of those supplements at the check-out stands at the grocery stores. It was full of cookies and bars. I made this for my cookie trays this year and they were a hit. If you like coconut, these are for you.

Provided by jb41848

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 22m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 2/3 cups flaked coconut, divided
1 package yellow cake mix (Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe)
1 egg
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Reserve 1 1/3 cup coconut in a bowl and set aside.
  • Combine cake mix, egg, oil, eater and almond extract.
  • Beat at low speed until well mixed.
  • Stir in remaining 1 1/3 cup coconut.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoons into reserved coconut and roll the cookie.
  • Place on a ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 35o degrees for 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Cool in pan 1 minute and then transfer to cooling racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 6.2, Sodium 111.7, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 8.7, Protein 1

Tips:

  • Use fresh coconut: Fresh coconut has a more pronounced flavor and aroma than dried or shredded coconut. If you can find it, use fresh coconut for the best results.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the coconut clouds tough. Mix the batter until it is just combined, then stop.
  • Use a hot oven: The coconut clouds should be baked in a hot oven so that they rise quickly and evenly. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit before baking.
  • Let the coconut clouds cool completely before frosting them: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Enjoy the coconut clouds fresh: Coconut clouds are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. They can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Coconut clouds are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their light and fluffy texture and sweet coconut flavor, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give coconut clouds a try. You won't be disappointed!

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