This Easy Coconut Cake is a delightful and moist cake that's bursting with coconut flavor. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is simple to make and will impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar granulated
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup coconut milk canned
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the coconut milk, mixing until just incorporated.
- Fold in the shredded coconut.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 6mg