This old-fashioned coconut cake is soft, fluffy, creamy, and packed with coconut flavor. The little trick that makes it incredibly moist is a simple coconut milk soak poured over the warm cake before adding the frosting.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
For the Coconut Soak
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Step-by-Step Instructions
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