Coconut Cake with Seven-minute Frosting
Indulge your taste buds with this classic Coconut Cake, topped with a luscious seven-minute frosting. This delightful dessert is perfect for any special occasion or simply to satisfy a sweet craving. Follow this straightforward recipe to create a moist, flavorful cake that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
For the Seven-Minute Frosting:
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish:
- 1 cup toasted shredded coconut
Instructions
Making the Cake:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with coconut milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Fold in Coconut: Gently fold in the shredded coconut.
- Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Making the Seven-Minute Frosting:
- Prepare Double Boiler: In the top of a double boiler (or a heatproof bowl over simmering water), combine sugar, egg whites, cream of tartar, and water.
- Beat the Mixture: Beat the mixture with an electric mixer on high speed for 7 minutes or until it forms stiff peaks.
- Add Vanilla: Remove from heat and beat in the vanilla extract until the frosting is thick and spreadable.
Assembling the Cake:
- Frost the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
- Garnish: Sprinkle the toasted shredded coconut on top and press gently onto the sides of the cake.
- Serve: Slice and serve this heavenly coconut cake to your delighted guests.
Enjoy this classic Coconut Cake with Seven-Minute Frosting, a perfect blend of moist cake and fluffy, sweet frosting. This treat is sure to be a hit at any gathering!
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