Coconut Cake Recipe

Oh yes! 😍 Coconut Cake is light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet with a tropical twist. Here’s a classic recipe for a show-stopping dessert:


Classic Coconut Cake Recipe

Ingredients (for a 3-layer cake)

For the Cake:

  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp coconut extract (optional, for extra coconut flavor)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
  • 1 cup (90 g) sweetened shredded coconut

For the Frosting:

  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp milk or cream
  • ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut (for topping)

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