{"id":460,"date":"2026-06-22T02:33:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T02:33:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allrecipes.hopemakers.online\/?p=460"},"modified":"2026-06-22T02:33:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T02:33:44","slug":"coconut-layer-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/?p=460","title":{"rendered":"Coconut Layer Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[adinserter block=&#8221;3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a fan of coconut desserts, this classic Coconut Layer Cake is a showstopper. With soft, moist cake layers, creamy frosting, and plenty of shredded coconut, it&#8217;s perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3>For the Cake<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2\u00bd cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>2\u00bd teaspoons baking powder<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1 cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>2 cups granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>4 large eggs<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon coconut extract<\/li>\n<li>1 cup coconut milk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For the Frosting<\/h3>\n<p>[adinserter block=&#8221;4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>4\u20135 cups powdered sugar<\/li>\n<li>2\u20133 tablespoons coconut milk<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon coconut extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For Decoration<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>3 cups sweetened shredded coconut<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Prepare the Cake Pans<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).<\/li>\n<li>Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Mix the Dry Ingredients<\/h3>\n<p>In a bowl, whisk together:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flour<\/li>\n<li>Baking powder<\/li>\n<li>Salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Set aside.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Make the Batter<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.<\/li>\n<li>Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.<\/li>\n<li>Stir in vanilla and coconut extracts.<\/li>\n<li>Alternate adding the flour mixture and coconut milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. Bake<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Divide batter evenly among the prepared pans.<\/li>\n<li>Bake for 22\u201328 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.<\/li>\n<li>Allow cakes to cool completely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5. Prepare the Frosting<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Beat butter until smooth.<\/li>\n<li>Gradually add powdered sugar.<\/li>\n<li>Add coconut milk and extracts.<\/li>\n<li>Beat until light and fluffy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>6. Assemble the Cake<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Place the first cake layer on a serving plate.<\/li>\n<li>Spread frosting over the top.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat with remaining layers.<\/li>\n<li>Frost the top and sides of the cake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>7. 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