My friends and family love this beautiful cake. I keep it refrigerated before serving to keep it moist and sweet. -Denise Carroll, Manchester, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of two greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment or waxed paper; grease paper., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 22-27 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., In a small bowl, mix filling ingredients until blended. Using a long serrated knife, cut each cake layer horizontally in half. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Top with a third of the filling. Repeat twice. Top with remaining cake layer. Refrigerate while preparing frosting., For frosting, in a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, water, egg whites and cream of tartar. Beat on low speed for 1 minute. Place pan over low heat; continue beating on low until a thermometer reads 160°, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Add vanilla; beat on high until stiff glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes., Spread over top and sides of cake. If desired, sprinkle with additional coconut. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.
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Derek Westbrook
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and impressive dessert that's sure to wow your guests.
Elias Habre
[email protected]The step-by-step instructions in this recipe made it easy to follow, even for a beginner baker like me. The cake turned out perfect!
Guru Charan
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for any coconut lover. It's moist, flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.
dyshark Smart
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of coconut desserts, but this cake changed my mind. It's incredibly delicious and I can't wait to make it again.
Aabrar Mahir
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was the first to go. Everyone loved it!
nume john
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a truly special dessert.
eww
[email protected]I love the presentation of this cake. It's so elegant and perfect for a party.
Ryan Dunn
[email protected]The flavor combination of coconut and pineapple is divine. This cake is light and fluffy, and the frosting is perfectly sweet and creamy.
Kopila Thapa
[email protected]I've made this cake multiple times now and it's always a hit. It's perfect for special occasions or just as a sweet treat.
Suraj Shah
[email protected]This cake was surprisingly easy to make and the results were absolutely stunning. I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe made me feel like a pro.
Shafi Khan
[email protected]I love coconut and this cake did not disappoint! It was incredibly moist and the flavors were perfectly balanced. The frosting was a dream, and the toasted coconut on top added a nice texture.