FRESH COCONUT CAKE
This delicious cake is made with fresh coconut. This one makes three 9-inch layers.
Provided by Lynne
Categories Desserts Cakes Holiday Cake Recipes
Time 2h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round baking pans. Reserve coconut juice and add enough milk to make 1 cup; set aside.
- In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Beat the butter, shortening, and 2 cups sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add the room-temperature eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Beat in the vanilla with the last egg. Pour in the flour mixture alternately with the coconut-milk mixture, mixing until just incorporated. Fold in 2 cups grated coconut, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour the batter into prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the cake is golden and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks.
- To Make Icing: In a saucepan, combine 1/4 cup water, 1 cup sugar, cream of tartar, and pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Stop stirring once mixture is boiling. Cook until sugar syrup reaches soft ball stage on a candy thermometer (240 degrees F or 115 degrees C). If you don't have a thermometer, drop a little sugar syrup into a cup of cold water; when the syrup is ready, it will form a soft ball that holds its shape.
- While syrup is boiling, whip egg whites at medium-high speed until stiff but not dry. Carefully pour the hot syrup down the side of the bowl, beating constantly at high speed. Keep beating until mixture is cool to the touch.
- Drop butter, a tablespoon at a time, into egg white mixture, beating constantly. The mixture will deflate as butter is added; just keep mixing. When all of the butter is incorporated, frosting will fluff up again. Blend in vanilla.
- Spread buttercream between, around and on top of each layer. Sprinkle grated coconut on top of each frosted layer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 674.8 calories, Carbohydrate 79.5 g, Cholesterol 111.1 mg, Fat 37.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 22.2 g, Sodium 393 mg, Sugar 52.9 g
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Yussrf
[email protected]I love this coconut cake recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is creamy and delicious. I highly recommend it.
Roni bai
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less sugar in the cake next time.
Muhammad Ahmad Ali
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Zonia shotra Shotra
[email protected]This cake is perfect for summer! It's light and refreshing, and the coconut flavor is just right. I highly recommend this recipe.
Nazmul Nazmul
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this cake again.
sajwal prince
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the frosting was delicious. I would recommend using a different cake recipe next time.
Kamboh Vines
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of coconut cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is light and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Hobaib Jaan
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the coconut flavor and the frosting is to die for.
Md Jibon ahmmed Niloy
[email protected]The cake was good, but the frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the frosting next time.
Umair Barlas
[email protected]This cake was a disaster. It was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe.
NITISHA Bc
[email protected]I love this coconut cake recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is creamy and delicious. I highly recommend it.
Eshun Linda
[email protected]This cake is amazing! The coconut flavor is subtle but present in every bite. The frosting is light and fluffy, and the cake itself is moist and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Lil Oney
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Time for fun sofia
[email protected]This coconut cake was a huge hit at my party! It was moist and fluffy, with a delicious coconut flavor. The frosting was also perfect - not too sweet and very creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.