The coconut cream cake is a classic dessert that is both delicious and visually appealing. It consists of multiple layers of soft and fluffy sponge cake, filled with a rich and creamy coconut filling, and topped with a smooth and velvety coconut cream frosting. This dessert is perfect for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and weddings, but it can also be enjoyed as a sweet treat anytime you have a craving for something decadent. With its perfect balance of sweetness and richness, the coconut cream cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
COCONUT CREAM CAKE
Provided by Anne Thornton, Host of Dessert First
Categories dessert
Time 2h5m
Yield One 9-inch 2-layer cake
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour two 9-inch diameter cake pans with 2-inch high sides.
- Pour the flour, baking powder, baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Use a whisk to stir together. This will get rid of any lumps and pseudo-sift the ingredients. In a separate large bowl, beat the sugar, butter and sweetened cream of coconut until fluffy and it resembles whipped cream, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg yolks and vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and stir to incorporate all the ingredients. With the mixer on low speed, beat in 1/2 the dry ingredients, followed by the buttermilk, and the remaining dry ingredients, scraping down the sides in between each addition, just until blended.
- Using clean, dry beaters, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt in another clean large bowl until the egg whites are stiff but not dry. Cook's Note: You want to get the most volume from your egg whites, that's why it is essential that the beaters and bowl are clean. Just to be safe, I like to wipe the bowl out with a dash of vinegar, white or apple cider is best. The vinegar cuts through any fat in the bowl leaving only a sparkling bowl behind. And don't worry, you won't be able to taste the vinegar-I promise!
- In batches, fold the beaten egg whites into the batter, being careful not to deflate the whites. Divide the cake batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Spread the batter with an offset spatula to level the batter in the pan. Bake the cakes until a tester inserted into center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool the cakes in the pans on a wire rack, about 10 minutes. Gently run a small sharp knife around the pan sides to loosen the cakes. Cook's Note: As the cakes cool they will shrink slightly, pulling away from the sides of the pan. By running the knife around the sides of the pan you are helping in the process by taking away any resistance. Turn the cakes out onto the racks and cool completely.
- With a pastry brush, gently brush any crumbs from the cooled cake layers. If the cake baked up with a slight dome in the center, you can trim it to even it out or just remember to place that cake layer dome-side down on the cake plate. Place 1 cake layer, flat-side up, on a cake plate. Spread 1 heaping cup Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting over the cake layer, leaving a 1/2-inch border of cake around the edge. This will give the filling a place to go or spread when the second cake layer is placed on top-you don't want it to bulge out the sides!
- Sprinkle 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut mix over the frosting. Top with the second cake layer, flat-side up. Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake. For a retro look, I like swoopy swirls. The best way to achieve it is to spread the frosting using the back of a spoon. It's that easy!
- Sprinkle the remaining coconut mix over the cake, gently pressing into the sides to adhere. Coconut Layer Cake can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Beat the cream cheese in a medium bowl until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the butter and beat until smooth. Add the sugar, sweetened cream of coconut, vanilla extract and pinch of sea salt and beat until well blended, scraping down the sides as needed, for about 3 more minutes. Cook's Note: For a tropical twist, I add just a splash of fresh lime juice and a dash of finely grated lime zest to the mix!
COCONUT CREAM CAKE
Have the urge to splurge? Try Deborah Protzman's moist and mouthwatering cake. "No one who's ever eaten a piece can believe it's lower in fat"-Deborah Protzman, Bloomington, Illinois.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 13x9-in. pan with cooking spray., Beat cake mix, egg whites, water and coconut on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes., Mix milk and extract. Using a large meat fork, poke holes in cake. Gently spread half of the milk mixture over cake; let stand 3 minutes. Spread with remaining milk mixture; cool 1 hour., Spread with whipped topping; sprinkle with toasted coconut. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
COCONUT CREAM CAKE III
This cake is a dream! Easy to make and will disappear very quickly. It has a taste and texture of a coconut cream pie inside!
Provided by JPAULEYBUCKNER
Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes Coconut Cake
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, sugar, oil, eggs and sour cream. Beat mixture for 4 minutes, then fold in the coconut. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the top comes out clean.
- To make the glaze: Combine confectioners' sugar, milk and almond extract, adding more milk if necessary to create the desired consistency. Spoon glaze over cooled cake, and immediately sprinkle with sliced almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.1 calories, Carbohydrate 66.7 g, Cholesterol 71.5 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 384.3 mg, Sugar 46.4 g
INCREDIBLE COCONUT CAKE
I found this coconut cake recipe in a newspaper many years ago and modified it to suit my taste. This is my all-time favorite cake, and my family and friends absolutely love it. -Lynne Bassler, Indiana, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. , Preheat oven to 325°. In another large bowl, beat sugar, butter and oil until well blended. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. , Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in coconut and extracts.. , Add cream of tartar to egg whites; with clean beaters, beat on medium until stiff peaks form. Fold a fourth of the egg whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites., Transfer to 3 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and extract; beat until smooth. , Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/2 cup frosting and sprinkle with 1/3 cup coconut. Repeat. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake; sprinkle with remaining coconut. Refrigerate for 2 hours before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 689 calories, Fat 37g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (64g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
COCONUT CREAM CAKE I
An easy cake using a white cake mix, and moistened with a creamy coconut sauce. You may reduce the amount of sauce if you prefer, and it will still be delicious.
Provided by GPAIN
Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes White Cake
Time 8h50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, eggs, oil, water and coconut flavoring. Beat for 2 minutes and pour into 9x13 inch pan. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
- In a medium bowl, combine coconut cream with sweetened condensed milk and stir until smooth. When cake comes out of the oven, poke holes into it in even rows using a large fork or chopsticks. Pour milk mixture over, allowing it to soak into the cake. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
- In a large bowl, whisk cream until soft peaks form. Add sugar and continue whipping until stiff. Spread over cooled cake. Sprinkle top with flaked coconut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 42.4 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 189.6 mg, Sugar 30.6 g
COCONUT CREAM CAKE
Look for packaged coconut shavings in your grocer's natural foods section.
Provided by Pam Lolley
Categories Cakes
Time 6h25m
Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- Prepare Filling: Whisk together first 3 ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Whisk egg yolks and next 2 ingredients in a glass bowl. Gradually whisk egg mixture into sugar mixture. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 6 to 7 minutes or until mixture just starts to bubble. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 more minute; remove from heat.
- Whisk flaked coconut and next 3 ingredients into sugar-egg mixture; transfer to a medium bowl. Place plastic wrap directly on warm filling to prevent film from forming. Let stand 30 minutes; chill 4 to 24 hours.
- Meanwhile, prepare Cake Layers: Preheat oven to 350°. Beat 1 cup butter at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until creamy. Gradually add 2 cups sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add 4 eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
- Stir together cake flour and next 2 ingredients in a bowl. Stir together milk and 1/2 cup coconut milk in a measuring cup. Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition. Stir in 1 tsp. vanilla and 1/2 tsp. coconut extract. Spoon batter into 2 greased (with shortening) and floured 9-inch cake pans.
- Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks, and cool completely (about 1 hour).
- Beat 1 cup heavy cream at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into chilled Filling.
- Assemble cake: Split each layer in half horizontally with a serrated knife to make 4 layers. Place 1 layer, cut side up, on a serving platter; spread with 1 1/3 cups Filling. Repeat with remaining Cake Layers and Filling, ending with a Cake Layer, cut side down. Spread top and sides of cake with Fluffy Coconut Frosting.
COCONUT CREAM CAKE
A tempting egg-free cake with a taste of the exotic to it
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield Cuts into 10 slices
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 180C/gas 4/fan oven 160C. Line an 18cm round cake tin with baking parchment. Cream together the butter and sugar until soft. Add 150ml/1⁄4pint of the coconut cream and the remaining cake ingredients and beat lightly to make a soft and slightly wet mixture.
- Spoon the ingredients into the tin and bake for 50-55 minutes, until the top of the cake is golden and a skewer inserted comes clean. Remove from the oven allow to cool in the cake tin.
- When cold, remove the cake from the tin, peel away the paper and put the cake on a plate. Put the icing sugar into a bowl and add enough of the reserved coconut cream to mix to a thick but flowing consistency. Spread the icing over the cake, allowing it to dribble down the sides, then sprinkle the toasted coconut around the top edge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 30 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.58 milligram of sodium
COCONUT CREAM CAKE - PAULA DEEN
This cake sits in the fridge for three days after making- and it is worth every minute!! :) Perfect for dinner parties because you can make it in advance. It is a 6 layer show stopper- tastes every bit as good as it looks! :) I have had a lot of recipe requests for this one-- I will post a picture as soon as I can! :)
Provided by Chez Michelle
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 1 cake, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Grease and flour three 9 inch round pans. (I put small parchment round in the bottom of the pan).
- For the cake, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Combine the flour and baking powder: add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with flour.
- Stir in the vanilla.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
- Cool the cakes for 10 minutes in the pans, then turn out to cool completely.
- While the cakes cool, make the filling: In a large chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff. Fold in the sour cream, then gradually add the confectioners sugar. Stir in the vanilla, then fold in the coconut.
- To serve, split each cake later in half horizontally. Spread the filling between the layers and on the top of the cake. Place the cake in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3 days before serving.
- When ready to serve remove from refrigerator and sprinkle with coconut. If desired frost with cool whip and then sprinkle coconut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.7, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 20.4, Cholesterol 105.4, Sodium 201.4, Carbohydrate 61.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 42, Protein 5.9
Top tips for making a delicious Sour cream cake
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened before beating it with the sugar. This will help to create a smooth and creamy frosting.
- Don't over-bake the cake. It should be golden brown on top, but still moist in the center.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
- Use a piping bag to create a decorative frosting design on the cake. If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a spoon to spread the frosting evenly over the cake.
- Garnish the cake with fresh berries or sprinkles before serving.
Conclusion
Sour cream cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The tanginess of the cream cheese frosting perfectly complements the sweet cake. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tastes it!
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