Name: Coconut Cake
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: One 9-inch layer cake
Ingredients: For the Cake:; ¾ cup canned unsweetened coconut milk; 6 large egg whites, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon coconut extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled off; 1½ cups sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1½ sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature; For the Frosting:; 12 oz cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon coconut extract; Pinch salt; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1½ cups sweetened shredded coconut

Prep Time

45m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

1h 15m

This rich and flavorful coconut cake features a moist and tender crumb made with coconut milk and egg whites. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and sweetened shredded coconut, it's a tropical dessert dream.

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Servings: One 9-inch layer cake

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For The Cake

¾ cup canned unsweetened coconut milk

6 large egg whites, at room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon coconut extract

2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled off

1½ cups sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

1½ sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature

For The Frosting

12 oz cream cheese, at room temperature

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon coconut extract

Pinch salt

4 cups confectioners' sugar

1½ cups sweetened shredded coconut

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

1,353kcal

67%
Fat

69g

3%
Saturated Fat

48g

2%
Carbohydrates

174g

8%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

131g

6%
Protein

10g

0%
Cholesterol

195mg

9%
Sodium

367mg

18%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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