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Coconut Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Luscious Coconut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup coconut milk; 3 large eggs; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup coconut milk
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in vanilla extract and coconut milk.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, shredded coconut, and salt before folding into the wet ingredients.
Divide batter into prepared pans and smooth the tops.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth.
Frost the cooled cake layers, adding coconut flakes on the sides for decoration.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

For a glossy frosting, fold 1 tablespoon of extra coconut milk into the cream cheese frosting before using.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Tropical
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 400
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 60mg