This perfect coconut cake sets the bar for homemade cakes everywhere. It’s supremely moist with a soft fluffy crumb and intense coconut flavor. To ensure success, follow this recipe carefully including using cake flour, egg whites, sour cream, and canned coconut milk.
At the request of many readers, let me introduce you to the best coconut cake I’ve ever had. Homemade with love for coconut lovers everywhere, this cake exceeds my expectations. Complete with silky coconut cream cheese buttercream, she’s absolutely perfect and juxtaposes bold flavor with a light crumb.
I endlessly tested this cake recipe. In fact, I’m pretty sure my head turned into an actual coconut during the process. Is there shredded coconut caked into the crevices of my kitchen floor and backsplash? Yes.
5 Reasons to Love This Coconut Cake Recipe
- Not Dry: This coconut cake is mega moist. There’s no point wasting your time (or calories!) on dry cakes.
- Intensely Flavorful: Using coconut milk, shredded coconut, and coconut extract, you are guaranteed an intensely flavorful coconut cake.
- Soft & Fluffy: By following the recipe carefully, as well as using the power ingredients described below, you are guaranteed a soft-as-silk coconut cake crumb.
- Any Shape: Use this cake batter for coconut Bundt cake, coconut cupcakes, a 2-layer cake, 3-layer cake, or a coconut sheet cake.
- Gets Along With Everyone: Use the frosting recipe below or try strawberry frosting, lemon frosting, brown butter cream cheese frosting, champagne frosting, or chocolate buttercream. Add raspberry cake filling between the layers or drizzle salted caramel on top! With so many ways to customize, this coconut cake is always a crowd-favorite when looking for Easter dessert ideas.
Coconut Cake Video Tutorial
This recipe sets the bar for homemade cakes everywhere. It’s simply exquisite and is sure to be one of your favorite spring dessert recipes and Easter brunch recipes. Talk about a show stopper!
How to Make Coconut Cake
I adapted this recipe from my favorite white cake. Its pristine crumb, fluffy texture, and stick-to-your-fork moisture guarantee cake success. In fact, I have the recipe memorized and even used it as the base of pistachio cake, cookies & cream cake, espresso cake, burnt sugar caramel cake, and strawberry cake. The recipe is cake gold and I knew it would be the perfect starting point for a fluffy and moist coconut cake.
Your coconut cake journey begins with two mixing bowls. Dry ingredients in one and wet ingredients in another (see full recipe instructions below). Combine the two in your mixer, along with coconut milk and sweetened shredded/flaked coconut. That’s it! Your coconut cake batter is ready to bake.
Creamed butter and sugar provide a solid base for this cake recipe. Use room temperature butter, and remember that room temperature is cooler than you think.
Another tip: Use all room temperature ingredients, including the eggs and sour cream. Why? Ingredients bond together very easily when they’re warmer, which creates an evenly textured baked good. Cold ingredients do not emulsify together. Period.
Use These 6 Power Ingredients
Cake is literally nothing without its ingredients and these power players are the difference between dense dry cake and light moist cake.
- Cake Flour: Cake flour produces the softest cake. If you don’t usually buy cake flour, make the exception here. It’s sold in the baking aisle with the other flours. You can use leftovers in any of these cake flour recipes. If you can’t find it, try making this cake flour substitute.
- Egg Whites: Egg yolks are wonderful for moisture, but they’re heavy and weigh down cakes. We use whole eggs in my coconut Easter cake which is much more dense, like a pound cake. To keep this coconut cake light and fluffy, use only egg whites. We’ll add the moisture back in with sour cream.
- Sour Cream: The moist maker! This cake melts in your mouth.
- Coconut Extract: I tested this recipe with and without coconut extract. We loved it both ways, but coconut extract is necessary for best coconut flavor. It’s in the baking aisle near the vanilla extract.
- Canned Coconut Milk: Canned coconut milk is a cooking ingredient, not a beverage. It’s creamier and thicker than regular milk and usually found near the Thai food products. Do not use the refrigerated coconut milk beverage that comes in a carton, because the two are very different.
- Sweetened Shredded Coconut: I recommend using sweetened shredded coconut, also called sweetened flaked coconut. It’s moister than unsweetened coconut and that makes a big difference in the cake’s texture. I reduced the added sugar in the cake batter to make up for the sweetness. Sweetened coconut is sometimes sold as long skinny shreds, a size some find off-putting in cake. Therefore, I recommend pulsing them in a food processor so they’re smaller.
Coconut Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting
What do you love about vanilla buttercream? It’s buttery, sweet, and smooth.
And what about cream cheese frosting? It’s creamy, silky, and tangy.
Let’s combine the two, then add coconut milk and coconut extract. It’s even creamier and silkier than the coconut frosting on these coconut chocolate Easter cupcakes so that glides onto the cake seamlessly. (Which is a happy bonus because decorating a layer cake can be quite the task. See more below.)
If you prefer a non-cream cheese option, use my vanilla buttercream instead—use canned coconut milk instead of milk and add 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract.
How to Frost a Layer Cake
Alright, let’s do this.
- Cool cakes completely. Sounds obvious, but even the tiniest bit of warmth will melt the frosting. As a result, the layer cake will slip, slide, or even cave in!
- If your cakes have a dome on top, level them off with a cake leveler or serrated knife. Flat-topped cakes ensure a straight and sturdy layer cake.
- Choose a serving plate or cake stand. Here is the cake stand I use in these pictures!
- Place the bottom layer on the cake stand. Using an icing spatula, spread 1 and 1/2 cups of frosting in an even layer on top. Bring the frosting just over the edge of the cake; this will be helpful when it’s time to frost the sides.
- Place the second layer top-side-down on top. Make sure it aligns with the bottom cake layer.
- Spread 1 and 1/2 cups frosting evenly on top, just as you did with the bottom layer.
- Place third layer top-side-up on top. Again, make sure it’s perfectly aligned.
- Divide the remaining frosting in half. (Just eyeball it.) Dollop half of the frosting on top of the cake and use an icing spatula to smooth it to the edges. Apply *some* of the remaining frosting all around the sides of the cake, then use a bench scraper to smooth it in a thin layer. Apply the rest of the frosting on the sides of the cake, then bench scrape to smooth it all out.
- Wipe any excess frosting off of the cake stand.
You can watch me decorate this coconut cake in the video tutorial above. Don’t stress; if you take your time and make sure the cake layers are totally straight, you’re all set.
But I Don’t Want to
Skip the drama and make a coconut sheet cake instead! Sheet cakes are easier to frost because they’re only one layer. See my recipe note about different size coconut cakes.
What About the Buttercream Roses?
Let’s give my assistant, Stephanie, a round of applause. This was her first time making “3D” buttercream roses and look how beautifully they turned out! She made the buttercream roses at my house and I froze them until it was time to decorate the coconut cake. She followed this video tutorial. Keep in mind that the cream cheese buttercream WILL NOT work for the intricate buttercream roses. Instead, use my vanilla buttercream and add 1 extra cup of confectioners’ sugar. You need very stiff buttercream for these roses. You also need small squares of parchment paper and:
Loosely cover the roses, then freeze or refrigerate them until ready to decorate, up to 1 week. No need to thaw prior to decorating the cake. Peel off parchment square and place the buttercream rose on the cake. If you’re traveling with the cake, I recommend securing the roses with a tiny dollop of cream cheese buttercream underneath.
Looking for something easier? Use Wilton 1M piping tip for these easy two-toned frosting buttercream roses.
More Classic Cake Recipes
Flavor is the name, moist is the game. These are some of my favorite classic cake recipes!
- Pound Cake
- Vanilla Cake
- Carrot Cake
- Red Velvet Cake
- Strawberry Cake (made from real strawberries)
- Lemon Blueberry Cake
- Chocolate Cake
Coconut Cake
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Description
This perfect coconut cake sets the bar for homemade cakes everywhere. It’s supremely moist with a soft fluffy crumb and intense coconut flavor. For success, follow this recipe carefully including using cake flour, egg whites, sour cream, and canned coconut milk.
Ingredients
- 2 and 1/2 cups (285g) cake flour (spooned & leveled)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 and 2/3 cups (330g) granulated sugar
- 5 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened canned coconut milk, at room temperature*
- 1 cup (80g) sweetened shredded coconut
Coconut Cream Cheese Buttercream
- 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature*
- 5 cups (600g) confectioners’ sugar
- 2 Tablespoons (30ml) canned coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (160g) sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease three 9-inch cake pans, line with parchment paper rounds, then grease the parchment paper. Parchment paper helps the cakes seamlessly release from the pans. (If it’s helpful, see this parchment paper rounds for cakes video & post.)
- Make the cake: Whisk the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Set aside.
- Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Beat in the egg whites until combined, then add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and coconut extract. Beat until combined. Mixture will look curdled as a result of the varying textures and solid butter combining. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the dry ingredients and coconut milk. Beat on low speed until combined, then add the shredded coconut. Whisk it all by hand to make sure there are no butter lumps at the bottom of the bowl. The batter will be slightly thick.
- Pour batter evenly into cake pans. Weigh them to ensure accuracy, if desired. Bake for 21–23 minutes or until the cakes are baked through. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, it’s done. Allow cakes to cool completely in the pans set on a wire rack. The cakes must be completely cool before frosting and assembling.
- Make the frosting: In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment, beat the butter and cream cheese together on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes. Add confectioners’ sugar, coconut milk, vanilla extract, coconut extract, and salt with the mixer running on low. Increase to high speed and beat for 3 minutes. Add more confectioners’ sugar if frosting is too thin, more coconut milk if frosting is too thick, or an extra pinch of salt if frosting is too sweet.
- Assemble and decorate: Using a large serrated knife, slice a thin layer off the tops of the cakes to create a flat surface. Discard (or crumble over ice cream!). Place 1 cake layer on your cake stand, cake turntable, or serving plate. Evenly cover the top with about 1 and 1/2 cups of frosting. Top with second cake layer and evenly cover the top with about 1 and 1/2 cups of frosting. Top with the third cake layer. Spread the remaining frosting all over the top and sides. I use and recommend an icing spatula to apply the frosting and a bench scraper to smooth the sides. Sprinkle coconut on top of the cake and apply it to the sides. This can get a little messy and you can watch me do it in the video tutorial. See blog post above about buttercream rose decoration.
- Refrigerate cake for at least 20 minutes before slicing. This helps the cake hold its shape when cutting, though it’s still a pretty fluffy cake!
- Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Make Ahead & Freezing Instructions: The cake layers can be baked, cooled, and covered tightly at room temperature overnight. Likewise, the frosting can be prepared, then covered and refrigerated overnight. When ready to decorate, let the frosting sit at room temperature to slightly soften for about 15 minutes, then give it one more mix with the mixer on medium speed for about 1 minute before frosting cake. Frosted cake or unfrosted cake layers can be frozen for up to 2–3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before decorating/serving.
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- Cake Flour: For the best results, I strongly recommend cake flour. You can find cake flour in the baking aisle and I have many more recipes using it. If you can’t find it, try making this cake flour substitute.
- Egg Whites: Egg whites (no yolks) are KEY to the cake’s fluffy texture. For best success, I recommend using fresh eggs instead of carton egg whites. (Using an egg separator is really handy!) Here are all my recipes using leftover egg yolks. Success tip: Eggs separate much easier when they’re cold.
- Canned Coconut Milk: Canned coconut milk is a cooking ingredient, not a beverage. It is usually unsweetened, so make sure you’re using unsweetened. It’s usually found in the grocery store near the Thai food products. Do not use refrigerated carton coconut milk beverage. You need 1 cup for the cake, not the entire can. You use 2 more Tablespoons in the frosting.
- Sweetened Shredded Coconut: I recommend using sweetened shredded/flaked coconut. It’s moister than unsweetened coconut and that makes a big difference in the cake’s texture. If desired, pulse the coconut shreds in a food processor to chop them up so they aren’t as long inside and outside of the cake. Chopping the coconut is optional.
- Cream Cheese: Use brick cream cheese, not cream cheese spread. If desired, you can use this vanilla buttercream instead (no cream cheese). Use canned coconut milk instead of milk and add 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract.
- 9×13-Inch Sheet Cake: Simply pour the batter into a greased and lightly floured 9×13-inch pan and bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 2-Layer Cake: Prepare two 9-inch cake pans in step 1. Divide batter between pans and bake for 24–26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Bundt Cake: This cake batter will fit into a greased 10-cup or larger Bundt pan. I’m unsure of the exact bake time (likely around an hour); use a toothpick to test for doneness. Same oven temperature.
- Cupcakes: Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full. Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 19–21 minutes. Yields about 2–3 dozen. Or try my vanilla cupcakes recipe and substitute canned coconut milk for whole milk, 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract for the vanilla bean, and add 3/4 cup (60g) of sweetened shredded coconut.
- Why is everything at room temperature? All refrigerated items should be at room temperature so the batter mixes together easily and evenly. Read more about the importance of room temperature ingredients.
I made this coconut cake for a Christmas open house. Everyone loved it!! My niece who really watches what she eats, ate 2 pieces! I will make this cake again!! Thanks Sally!!! I love your site!!!
Hello Sally,
I made this cake for Christmas. Delicious. Two questions/concerns.
1. I made a two layer cake. I keep it in the fridge. When I microwave it for 15 seconds, the layers separate. When it is sliced cold its mostly together, but I can see some separation between the layers. How can I prevent this next time around?
2. I greased two 9 inch pans with butter and then lined them with parchment paper and greased it. No flour was used. When done baking, the edges of the cake were hard and not spongy like the rest of cake. Almost candy hard. I was forced to trim off the edges of both cakes. How can I prevent this?
Hi Kimberly, I’m so glad you thought this was delicious! When you microwave the cake, is it the frosting that is separating? Cream cheese frosting (and most frostings) will melt in the microwave so I recommend just leaving this cake on the counter at room temperature to warm up a bit rather than using your microwave. For your second question it sounds like the butter on the pans browned the outside of the cake. I recommend a baking spray (plus the parchment) instead of just using butter.
I used a bundt pan and made his cake and it was 55 minutes at 350 (looks like someone up above in this post had the same experience also with 55 minutes)
Hello Sally, how long should the egg whites be beaten after adding into the butter/sugar mixture? Thank you so much
Just until combined– maybe about 1 minute.
Hi Sally, I’m making this cake for my daughter’s birthday and was wondering if I can use 2 8″ baking pans instead of 3 9″. If so, would I need to cut the recipe down, maybe by 1/2?
Hi Tamara, You can use 2 pans withe the same amount of batter instead of 3. The bake time will be closer to 24-26 minutes or until cooked through.
Sally, this recipe is AH-mazing! My grandmother makes the most delicious coconut cake all without a recipe that can be shared and I really wanted to make one like her cake. I made this last weekend for an early Christmas celebration and it was a major success! After building the cake, it looked a little small so I made a second cake to add layers and the second cake was just as perfect! You couldn’t tell there were two batches made. Thanks! This recipe is definitely a keeper!
Hi Sally
The cake came out beautifully. It was so soft and the coconut taste was just perfect. I made this for my mom’s birthday as she loves coconut. Family loved it and so did my office colleagues 🙂
Hi! Thanks. For some reason it wasn’t showing in my desktop but worked on my phone. Btw, made this yesterday and it was a hit!!!! I had a few hiccups (needed more time in the oven) but other than that, it was on point. Luckily the frosting and coconut made it easy to hide the imperfections. No one knew other than me. It was the perfect combo of sweetness and fluffiness and just perfect all around. My mom LOVED it!! I’d love to send you a picture of the final product. Let me know where I can send. Thanks again!!!
I am planning on making this for my husbands birthday. 2 questions…1. do you mix the coconut milk first?i always find there’s a thick layer and then the liquid underneath. 2. What should I use if I can’t find coconut extract? I’ve never seen it in the shop before.
Hi Megan, I add the coconut milk right after the dry ingredients. You can watch me do this in the video above (coconut milk is added at the 1 minute 13 seconds mark). If it’s not being mixed in, turn off your mixer and use a rubber spatula to gently stir the batter just until it comes together.
I usually find coconut extract right by the vanilla in the grocery store, but if you can’t find it you can order it online or simply leave it out.
Sally , I think Megan meant the coconut milk itself right out of the can is sometimes separated with the thick creamy part on the top and a thinner liquid under that—should the milk itself be mixed not anything about mixing it into the cake batter. I think I would shake the can well before opening it. This sounds like a delicious cake and I will make it this week. Thanks for all your yummy recipes. The Lemon Blueberry cake is delicious. I added lemon juice in the frosting in place of the heavy cream. I also cut the remaining cake into slices, wrapped and froze them. Now I can have delicious cake whenever I like.
Got it! Yes, shake the can of coconut milk first. Thanks MaryLouise.
Hi, I live in a place that does not have access to canned coconut milk, not even by ordering online. If I take the boxed coconut milk and reduce it to remove excess water, would that give me a substitute I could use? I’m very interested in making this cake and have all of the ingredients except that one.
Hi Katherine! That’s a great idea. Yes, I suggest using the coconut milk you have access to and reducing it until relatively thick on the stove. Let it cool before using in the recipe.
I recently learned that my daughter-in-law’s favorite cake is coconut cake. I never heard of a coconut cake until her mother asked me to bake one for her baby shower. I loved your detailed explanations. They gave me the confidence I needed to work with unusual (for me) ingredients. I followed your instructions to a T and bought everything you recommended. I put the shredded coconut in my blender to chop it. I only have 2 layer cake pans, so I made it in a Bundt pan. I carefully greased and floured every inch of it, and baked it for about 55 minutes at 350*, when it tested done. I allowed it to set for 15 minutes before removing from the pan. It came out perfectly!
I used your frosting recipe, and it made way more than I needed, but I plan to make another coconut cake over the Christmas holidays.
The cake was a hit with all her family! I loved it too. It had a gentle coconut flavor and the extra chopping of the shredded coconut made the frosting perfect. One of the cousins commented on the lightness of the cake. I had nothing to which I could compare it, but I was very pleased with the delicious results.
Thank you so much for your wonderful exactness! I needed to see 2 minutes here and 3 minutes there!
Hi Could I substitute the sugar for coconut sugar (and also reduce it a little)? It’s my twin boys 1st birthday and they having had sugar yet .
Thanks
Hi Nicole! Thank you so much for checking out this recipe on my site! Coconut sugar bakes differently than regular sugar so the cake will taste and look different. Also, you can definitely reduce the sugar in this cake recipe, bu reducing too much will also alter the texture of the cake.
Hey lady! I make a similar recipe but I use dried dates …you can find through recipe to male date sugar online. Coconut sugar is not great for kids its highly processed as well. Also not very sweet. Fruit sugars fructose is really sweet and natural and doesn’t have any alcohols like xylotol and I think coconut sugaers…. The only problem with use dates or other fruit is you will have to use a blender to mix the sugar and butter together at least for the first few seconds…to grind up the fruit nice and evenly. But it becomes fluffy and awesome. I also use coconut oil instead of Butter in the buttercream and it works really well so long as you keep it cool.
Just served this up for thanksgiving , awesome cake. Pretty much what Sally promised and then some more!
Your video looks like you melted the butter while the instructions say room temp?
I believe you are referring to the egg whites. There is room temperature butter in the bowl when I add the sugar. 🙂
I have made this cake 3 times now. Everyone loves it. Its so moist and delicious. The only thing I did differently is I toasted the coconut for the outside as I like it better and it adds colour thank you
Hi Sally, I tried this recipe twice (practicing for my sisters wedding cake), but both times it didn’t come out light & fluffy, and it was very dense. I can’t figure out what I did wrong – I thought I followed your recipe precisely. I know your recipes are normally great, so I’m really puzzled it’s not working. Any idea what I could be doing wrong? How Long are we supposed to beat in the egg whites for? I watched your video and noticed that your mixture looked a lot more curdled than mine at that stage.
Hi Bee! Make sure that you are using cake flour and spooning & leveling it. Also, make sure you are creaming the butter and sugar long enough– about 2 full minutes until nice and fluffy. I also have an entire post that can help you troubleshoot, too! READ: How to Prevent Dense Cakes.
Most delicious cake. Came out perfectly.
Hey Sally,
I made this cake but I think I have done something wrong.
It came out very dry and crumbly?
I used normal plain flour not the cake flour as recommended. Would this have had such a big impact on the moisture?
We also ate it straight from the fringe?
But other than that I believe I followed all instructions.
Thanks for your help
Yes, using all purpose flour is likely the culprit! I highly recommend using cake flour for the lightest and fluffiest crumb – or make your own cake flour substitute: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/cake-flour-substitute/
This recipe sounds delicious. Would it be okay to cover this cake in fondant? I will make a coconut buttercream instead of the cream cheese frosting. Thank you
You can cover this cake in fondant, yes.
I’ve made this cake 3 times. Twice as a bundt cake and once with the two 9 inch pans and it was delicious all 3 times. People kept asking me for the recipe. For a bunt cake you do have lots of frosting left over but you can freeze it and it tastes as good as new once defrosted. This recipe is a keeper.
This cake is amazing really moist and yummy. Frosting was not enough I would add half more from recipe.
It was moist, tasty and easy to bake! I didn’t make the cream cheese frosting instead I made the creamy vanilla buttercream frosting. It was delicious and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Its so good! Mega moist sweet. My first scratch cake ever. So glad i chose this one.
Hi Sally,
Your recipe looks amazing, I am excited to make the cake this weekend for a friends birthday. I am new to baking, and I am wondering do you recommend a particular brand for the cake flour mentioned in your recipe. Thanks
I really like Swans Down brand. Hope you enjoy!
Hi Sally,
This is a fabulous recipe. I made it today to take to a card game with friends. I reduced the recipe to half and made the cake in an 8X8 pan with a parchment sling. It worked perfectly with baking time closer to 28 minutes. I had plenty of frosting for the top and sides. Everyone loved the cake.
Bruce
Made this into a 6 inch cake using your Simply Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes recipe and notes on this recipe….frosted it with coconut cream cheese frosting (using this Favorite Cream Cheese Frosting recipe with 1 teaspoon coconut extract) and topped with toasted shredded coconut❤ Everyone who had it LOVED it – and that comes from a family of ‘coconut? ugh……’ Thank you Sally for an amazing recipe!!!! 😀
I was looking for a moist coconut cake and stumbled across this one. I am an accomplished baker and have over 200 cookbooks and have appeared on television myself. Still i searched for a moist coconut cake and I came across this recipe and the ingredients looked good. I made it for dessert after a brunch for a friend’s birthday. I made this with only two layers and did include the coconut . I could only find imitation coconut flavoring but it was very good. I use Wilton cake strips so you don’t get domes and have to cut them off. Works great. The layers didn’t rise very high and I baked it for only 16 minutes as on convection mode my Dacor oven cooks quickly. I. Was afraid it wouldn’t be moist. I was wrong. I made the frosting exactly as directed and had plenty. I did toast the coconut for the outside and served it with mango slices. Absolutely fabulous!!
Hi Sally! I tried the recipe and it was so gooooood! I absolutely loved the fluffyness of the cake. It was amazing, i am definately trying it again!!!
I have a question. Can i use coconut flour instead of regular flour?
Thank you!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Laura! I don’t recommend coconut flour for this cake – it’s a tricky ingredient and is not a 1:1 substitute.
Wonderfully delicious! I made it a second time with 4 whole eggs for a more pound cake texture Scrumptious!
Thanks love your recipes!
So excited to try this recipe, looks so amazing. Quick question: I am making it this weekend as birthday cake and wanted to add pastel (organic) food coloring to each layer for a fun, rainbow effect…do you foresee any issues with the food coloring altering the delicate balance (taste or texture) of the cake? thx!
Adding coloring is no issue at all. I recommend gel food coloring which is more color concentrated than liquid and won’t risk altering the texture of the cake.