Delicious Coconut Cake with Creamy Frosting

Indulge in a slice of heaven with this moist and flavorful coconut cake. The light and fluffy layers are infused with coconut milk and topped with a creamy coconut frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this tropical delight will transport your taste buds straight to paradise. Prepare to be swept away by the deliciousness of this coconut cake!

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the coconut milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
6. Fold in the shredded coconut until just combined.
7. Divide the batter equally between the prepared cake pans.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
10. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the creamy coconut frosting.
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12. In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
13. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top. Repeat with the remaining layers.
14. Frost the sides of the cake, smoothing the frosting with a spatula.
15. Sprinkle the top of the cake with additional sweetened shredded coconut for decoration, if desired.
16. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the frosting to set.
17. Slice and serve the coconut cake, and enjoy!

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