Mrs Francesca White
@reignmrsf
Classic Old Fashioned Coconut Cake
This Classic Old Fashioned Coconut Cake is a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of butter and coconut milk, layered with a creamy filling and topped with a luscious meringue frosting. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet indulgence any day!
Details
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:9
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Recipe Information
- Prep time35 min.
- Cook time30 min.
- Total time65 min.
- Servings16
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup, room temperature
- 1/2 cup, room temperature
- 2 cups
- 3 cups
- 1 tablespoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 4, room temperature
- 1 cup
- 2 teaspoons
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Classic Old Fashioned Coconut Cake.
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and margarine with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 4
Add the eggs to the creamed mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, alternately add the flour mixture and the coconut milk along with the vanilla extract, mixing until smooth after each addition.
Step 5
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans, pouring about 2 1/3 cups into each.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely, about 30 minutes more.
Step 7
In a bowl, mix together the sour cream, sugar, coconut, and milk until well blended to create the filling.
Step 8
Take one cake layer and invert it onto a cake plate. Poke holes approximately 1 inch apart using the end of a wooden spoon. Spread one-third of the filling over this layer. Repeat the process with the second layer, then top with the final layer and spread the remaining filling on top.
Step 9
For the frosting, combine sugar and egg whites in the top of a double boiler. Heat over boiling water, stirring with a wire whisk until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 10
Transfer the sugar mixture to the bowl of an electric stand mixer and beat with the wire attachment until soft peaks form. Switch to the paddle attachment, add the vanilla extract and salt, and gradually beat in the butter, one tablespoon at a time, until fully incorporated. Continue beating until the meringue reaches a thick buttercream consistency. Spread the frosting over the cake and decorate with coconut as desired.