Description
Coconut Cloud Cake is a deliciously light and fluffy cake infused with coconut flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (toasted, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the softened butter, whole milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and coconut extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well combined and smooth.
- Fold in the shredded coconut gently until evenly distributed.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped cream frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream.
- Sprinkle the toasted shredded coconut on top for garnish.
- Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the frosting to set.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with Greek yogurt in the frosting.
- For added flavor, mix in a tablespoon of lime zest into the batter for a tropical twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg