How to Make Ultimate Coconut Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indulge in the sweet, tropical flavors of the Ultimate Coconut Cake. This decadent dessert is the perfect blend of moist, fluffy cake layers, creamy coconut filling, and rich coconut frosting. With its luscious coconut flavor and beautiful presentation, this cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering or special occasion.

Coconut lovers will rejoice at the sight of this stunning cake, which showcases the distinct flavor of coconut in every layer. From the tender coconut-infused cake to ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons McCormick® Coconut Flavor
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Coconut Flavor
  • 1 (16 ounce) box confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk, or more as needed
  • ½ cup toasted coconut

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. For the Cake, spray 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with no stick cooking spray. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat butter, granulated sugar and extract in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Alternately beat in flour mixture and milk on low speed until just blended. Beat on medium-high speed 2 minutes. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely on wire rack.
  • For the Frosting, beat butter and extract in large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating well after each addition. Beat in desired amount of milk until light and fluffy. Fill and frost cooled cake with Frosting. Sprinkle top of frosted cake with toasted coconut.
  • Nutrition

    432 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 82mg
    • Sodium: 359mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 62g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 48g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 76mg