ULTIMATE COCONUT CAKE - MARTHA STEWART RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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Number Of Ingredients 32

Coconut Cake:
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut flakes
2 Coconut Cake
Robert Carter's Simple Syrup
Coconut Filling (recipe below)
Coconut Cake Frosting
Nonstick cooking spray with flour
1 pound unsalted butter, preferably European-style
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
Robert Carter's Simple Syrup:
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
Coconut Cake Frosting :
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
8 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
5 cups confectioners' sugar
1 vanilla bean, scraped
Coconut Filling :
5 cups heavy cream
3 cups sugar
1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
9 cups shredded sweetened coconut

Steps:

  • Coconut Cake : 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray two 10-inch round cake pans with cooking spray; set aside. 2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5 to 6 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat until creamy, occasionally scraping down sides of the bowl using a spatula. 3. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a small bowl, mix together cream, vanilla, and coconut extract. With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture, alternating with cream mixture, beginning and ending with flour; beat until just combined. 4. Pour batter into prepared cake pans and bake until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack before removing cakes from pans. Robert Carter's Simple Syrup: Place water and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool. Coconut Cake Frosting : 1. Place butter and cream cheese in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat until creamy. 2. With mixer on low speed, slowly add vanilla extract, seeds from vanilla bean, and confectioners' sugar. Continue beating until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes Coconut Filling: 1. Place cream, sugar, and butter in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved 2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together cornstarch, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon water. Add to cream mixture, bring to a boil, and simmer until thickened, about 1 minute. 3. Place coconut in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until coconut is finely chopped. Remove cream mixture from heat and stir in coconut until well combined. Transfer to a large baking dish; let cool. 4. Cover filling with plastic wrap and chill overnight. Just before using, place mixture in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat until smooth and creamy, 4 to 5 minutes 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread coconut flakes in an even layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake until golden, 5 to 7 minutes; set aside to cool. 2. Using a serrated knife, trim tops of cakes to make level; discard trimmings. Cut each cake into 3 even layers. Place four strips of parchment paper around perimeter of a serving plate or lazy Susan. 3. Place one layer on the cake plate. Brush with about one-fifth of the simple syrup. Spread over 2 cups of filling. Place a second layer on top. Repeat process with the next four layers and top with last remaining layer. 4. Spread top and sides of cake with frosting, keeping in mind you may not need to use all of it. Press toasted coconut into sides of cake; remove parchment paper strips. Chill cake at least 5 hours and up to 5 days. Slice immediately; bring to room temperature before serving.

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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The coconut flavor was nice and strong, and the cake was very moist. I would recommend this cake to anyone who loves coconut.


Traci Mckay
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This cake was amazing! It was so moist and fluffy, and the coconut flavor was perfect. The frosting was also delicious and not too sweet. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Khan Zada
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I thought I'd give this cake a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The coconut flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the cake was very moist and flavorful. I'd definitely make this cake again.


Kalobe Rodriguez
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the coconut flavor was nice. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Hmxa Rana
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I've never made a coconut cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and the coconut frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Zeakra Mohamed
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This cake was delicious! The coconut flavor was perfect, and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I would definitely make this cake again.


Danetta Owens
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party, and it was a huge success! All the kids loved it. The coconut flavor was perfect, and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Arslankho
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The coconut flavor was nice and strong, and the cake was very moist. I would recommend this cake to anyone who loves coconut.


Tina Mpungose
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This cake was amazing! It was so moist and fluffy, and the coconut flavor was perfect. The frosting was also delicious and not too sweet. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Oscar Farow
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I thought I'd give this cake a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The coconut flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the cake was very moist and flavorful. I'd definitely make this cake again.


Amadou fattty
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the coconut flavor was nice. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Uzain Awan
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I've never made a coconut cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and the coconut frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Brandon Bishop
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This cake was delicious! The coconut flavor was perfect, and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I would definitely make this cake again.


Kirshan Rathore Rathore
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I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The coconut flavor was perfect, and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Mrf Afridi
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The coconut flavor was nice and strong, and the cake was very moist. I would recommend this cake to anyone who loves coconut.


Semih Gardi
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I thought I'd give this cake a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The coconut flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the cake was very moist and flavorful. I'd definitely make this cake again.


Tsg Rokas
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This cake was amazing! I made it for my husband's birthday, and he loved it. The coconut flavor was perfect, and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Inoxent Awais
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of coconut and pineapple is divine, and the cake is always moist and fluffy. I highly recommend it!


Abhishek jadav
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This coconut cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and fluffy, with a delicious coconut flavor. The frosting was also perfect - not too sweet, and it complemented the cake perfectly. I will definitely be making this cake again.