Description
A light, airy cake layered with coconut flavor and creamy frosting — soft and fluffy, with a tropical twist that makes it feel special yet comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) coconut milk (or use regular milk + 2 tbsp shredded coconut)
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk (or more coconut milk)
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup (75 ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream or whipping cream
- 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar (adjust to sweetness)
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened, lightly toasted optional)
- Optional: 1 tsp coconut extract for stronger flavor
- Additional shredded or toasted coconut for topping
- Optional: fresh fruit (pineapple, mango, berries) for a tropical touch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175 °C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan (or two 8-inch pans for a layer cake).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, coconut milk, milk, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until smooth and no lumps remain. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan(s).
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven, let cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar (and coconut extract if using) until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold in shredded coconut. If frosting is too loose, chill 15 minutes before using.
- If using two cake layers, place one layer on a plate or cake stand. Spread about ⅓ of the frosting on top.
- Add the second layer, then frost the top and sides with remaining frosting.
- Press extra shredded or toasted coconut onto the sides and top.
- Optionally decorate with fresh fruit or extra shredded coconut flakes.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes — this helps the frosting set and flavors meld.
- Slice and serve. Best served slightly chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg