Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (for batter)
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup cream of coconut
- 2 cups shredded coconut (for frosting)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with coconut milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Stir in 1/2 cup shredded coconut.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the coconut soak. In a bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk and cream of coconut.
- Once the cake is out of the oven, poke holes all over the top with a fork. Slowly pour the coconut soak over the warm cake, allowing it to absorb completely.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- Prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in 2 cups of shredded coconut.
- Frost the cooled cake with the coconut frosting. Sprinkle additional shredded coconut on top, if desired.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a richer coconut flavor, toast the shredded coconut before adding it to the frosting. Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also substitute almond milk for coconut milk for a slightly different flavor profile. Serve chilled for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg