GIANT COCONUT LAYER CAKE
Categories Cake Egg Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Cream Cheese Coconut Sour Cream Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- For filling:
- Stir cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water, and vanilla in small bowl to dissolve cornstarch. Bring cream, sugar, and butter to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Add cornstarch mixture and bring to boil. Remove from heat and stir in coconut. Cool completely. Mix in sour cream. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- For cake:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter and flour three 9-inch round cake pans. Whisk flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl to blend. Using electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in another large bowl to blend. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in cream and vanilla. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture. Divide batter equally among pans. Bake until tester inserted into center of cakes comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool completely.
- For frosting:
- Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl to blend. Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Place 1 cake layer on cake plate. Top with half of filling. Place second cake layer atop filling. Top with remaining filling. Place third cake layer atop filling. Spread frosting over top and sides of cake. Pat toasted coconut over top and sides of cake, pressing gently to adhere. (Can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 3 hours before serving.)
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Moyahabo Constance Matlou
[email protected]This cake is a must-try!
Navelo Pearl
[email protected]I will definitely be making this cake again.
Khane Ashik
[email protected]This cake was perfect for a special occasion.
Sardar Tanveer
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this cake to others.
Saphiwa Mayiyana
[email protected]This cake was very time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. It was so delicious!
Parvin Olivia
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise evenly, but it still tasted good.
Maverick
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.
freeman Smith
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a favorite of my family and friends.
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[email protected]This cake was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy.
regular carmine
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was very easy to make and the instructions were very clear.
Wanjama
[email protected]This coconut layer cake was a hit at my party! It was so moist and delicious, and the frosting was perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.