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Coconut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A quick family-friendly coconut cake with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Skala
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or substitute)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup coconut pudding (ready-made, for filling)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Anweisungen

  1. Preheat the oven to 175 °C (350 °F) and prepare the pans.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Combine the wet ingredients in another medium bowl.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in the shredded coconut.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
  7. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  8. Fill one layer with coconut pudding.
  9. Place the second layer on top.
  10. Make the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter, then gradually adding powdered sugar and vanilla.
  11. Frost the cake evenly and decorate as desired.
  12. Slice and serve the cake.

Hinweise

For a quicker version, use store-bought coconut pudding and frosting. Can be customized for picky eaters.

Ernährung

Schlüsselwörter: coconut cake, cake recipe, family dessert, easy baking