COCONUT SOUTHERN COMFORT LAYER CAKE
Provided by Martha Hall Foose
Categories Cake Dessert Bake Cream Cheese Coconut Spirit Birthday Shower Engagement Party Party Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 16 to 20 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For cake:
- Arrange racks in top and bottom thirds of oven; preheat to 350°F. Coat cake pans with nonstick spray; dust with flour. Whisk 2 3/4 cups flour and next 3 ingredients in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat sugar and butter at medium speed, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl, until smooth, 3-4 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating to blend between additions. Beat until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Gradually beat in oil. Beat in dry ingredients at low speed in 3 additions, alternating with buttermilk in 2 additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Divide among four 9" cake pans (about 2 generous cups batter per pan); smooth tops with a spatula.
- Bake until a tester inserted into center of cakes comes out clean, 22-27 minutes. Transfer pans to wire racks; let cool in pans for 5 minutes. Invert cakes onto racks, remove pans, and let cakes cool completely.
- For frosting and assembly:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place coconut chips in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Toast until some of the chips are golden brown (some will remain white), 5-7 minutes; let cool completely. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
- Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter on high speed, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl, until smooth and creamy, 2-3 minutes. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons Southern Comfort and salt; beat to blend, about 1 minute longer. Add sugar; beat on low speed to blend. Increase speed to high; beat until fluffy, 5-6 minutes.
- Using a long serrated knife, cut each cake in half horizontally. Place 1 layer, cut side up, on a cake stand or plate. Lightly brush with about 1/2 tablespoon of Southern Comfort. Spread 1/2 cup frosting over. Repeat with remaining 7 layers, Southern Comfort, and frosting. Chill cake for 30 minutes. Leave remaining frosting at room temperature.
- Cover sides of chilled cake with frosting. Cover cake loosely with foil and chill overnight. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled. Let cake stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- Gently pat handfuls of toasted coconut chips over sides and top of cake and serve.
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Chandra Lama
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
Basheer ghoto
[email protected]I made this cake for my family reunion and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
subaan Khan
[email protected]This cake is the perfect cake for a coconut lover. It's moist, fluffy, and full of coconut flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe!
Abdulrehman Kumbhar
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using a different cake recipe.
Femi Busayo
[email protected]I had some trouble with the frosting, but the cake itself was delicious. I would recommend using a different frosting recipe.
Bikash Sardar
[email protected]This cake is amazing! The coconut flavor is so rich and decadent. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Kelly Adewale
[email protected]I've never made a coconut cake before, but this recipe made it easy. The cake turned out perfect and it was a huge hit at my party.
HOTBOII_LON YT
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's the perfect cake for a special occasion.
novaandenes lol
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best coconut cake he's ever had.
ALMERCY PRODUCTS
[email protected]This cake is the perfect combination of coconut and southern comfort. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe!
Sulayman Gazi
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious. I would recommend making a different cake recipe and using this frosting.
Norms Sod And Sprinkler Service
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Sagar Chaudary
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.
Saleem Shah
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've never been a big fan of coconut cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The coconut flavor is subtle and not overpowering, and the cake is so moist and fluffy.
ednah mabvanya
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. My family and friends love it! It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Ali Dahiru
[email protected]This coconut southern comfort layer cake was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly rich and decadent, with a perfect balance of sweetness and coconut. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was smooth and creamy. I would definitel