COCONUT CAKE:

COCONUT CAKE:

A Tropical Delight in Every Bite

Ingredients:

• For the cake:

•   2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
•   1 tbsp baking powder
•   1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
•   1 cup coconut milk
• 3 large eggs
•   1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup grated coconut

• For the glaze:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup of grated coconut (to decorate)

• Times:

• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 30 minutes
• Total: 50 minutes
• Servings: 12

Step by Step Instructions:

1️⃣ Prepare the cake:
• Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix well.
• Add the butter, coconut milk, eggs and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until mixture is smooth.
• Gently fold in the grated coconut until well distributed.

2️⃣ Bake:
• Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

3️⃣ Prepare the glaze:
• In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy.
• Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
• Add the coconut milk and vanilla extract, and beat on medium speed until the frosting is light and fluffy.

4️⃣ Assemble and decorate:
• Place a layer of cake on a plate and spread a layer of frosting on top.
• Place the second layer on top and cover the top and sides with the remaining frosting.
• Sprinkle the grated coconut over the entire cake to decorate.