Use fresh coconut to achieve this velvety soft white cake that is a great dessert cake for picnics, potlucks, or family gatherings.
Provided by Carol
Categories Desserts Cakes White Cake Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, sift 2 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt together and set aside.
- Blend shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Mix in the flour mixture. Add 3/4 cup milk; beat for 2 minutes. Add egg whites, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/4 cup milk. Beat well.
- Grease and flour two 9 inch round pans. Pour the batter into the pans.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool cake layers on a wire rack.
- Remove the meat from the coconut and shred it.
- To Make Frosting: Moisten 1 tablespoon flour with a small amount of water to make a paste. Combine 1 cup milk, coconut milk, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and shredded coconut in a saucepan. Mix in flour paste, and cook for 10 minutes. Cool the frosting, and spread over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 178.2 mg, Sugar 22.9 g
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Teo Thibodeau
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for me, but it was still very good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Sharon Messick
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of white cake, but this one was really good. It was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement.
Wilfred Margaret
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out delicious. The cream cheese frosting was especially good.
MR POLO
[email protected]Great recipe! This cake was a hit at my party. Everyone loved it.
Eesa Sheikh
[email protected]This cake was amazing! It was so moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Yvonne M Troisi-Morgan
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more butter or oil next time.
antra skyy
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was so pretty and tasted even better.
Zeeshan Mail
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The white velvet cake was moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese frosting was rich and creamy.
Ponkaj kumar
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. It was a big hit at my party.
MR DevilYTO
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Jaish
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for.
Abdullah Shahid
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavor was delicate and the frosting was creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Saleem Nawaz
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of white cake, but I'm so glad I did! This cake was amazing. It was so light and airy, and the flavor was just perfect.
Bronica deng
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit! It was so moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.