This light and fluffy cake is infused with coconut cream and topped with a rich coconut frosting. Enjoy the sweet and creamy taste of coconut in every bite!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 eggs
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the coconut cream and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in the shredded coconut.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost the cake with coconut frosting and sprinkle with additional shredded coconut before serving.
Interesting Facts
Coconuts are not actually nuts, but rather the seeds of a type of palm tree.
Coconut cream is made by simmering coconut meat in water and then straining out the solids.
Coconut oil is a popular ingredient in beauty products due to its moisturizing properties.