Description
This coconut cream cake is soft, fluffy, and filled with creamy coconut pudding—finished with coconut cream frosting and toasted coconut.
Ingredients
Cake
2 1/2 cups cake flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large egg whites, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup canned coconut milk
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Coconut filling
1 (3.4-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix
1 1/2 cups canned coconut milk
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup shredded coconut
Frosting
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of kosher salt
1/2 cup toasted shredded coconut (for topping)
Instructions
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9-inch pans and line with parchment.
Whisk cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg whites and vanilla.
Add dry ingredients alternating with coconut milk and milk. Fold in coconut (optional).
Bake 24 to 30 minutes until set. Cool completely.
Whisk filling ingredients until thick; chill 5 minutes.
Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy.
Assemble: cake layer, coconut filling, cake layer, frost, top with toasted coconut.
Notes
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9-inch pans and line with parchment.
Whisk cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg whites and vanilla.
Add dry ingredients alternating with coconut milk and milk. Fold in coconut (optional).
Bake 24 to 30 minutes until set. Cool completely.
Whisk filling ingredients until thick; chill 5 minutes.
Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy.
Assemble: cake layer, coconut filling, cake layer, frost, top with toasted coconut.
- Prep Time: Toast coconut: Bake on a sheet pan at 350°F for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring once. Make-ahead: Assemble up to 1 day ahead; keep refrigerated. Tools: 9-inch pans, mixer, parchment.
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American