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Coconut Cloud Cake Recipe

Coconut Cloud Cake Recipe

5 from 11 reviews

This Coconut Cloud Cake recipe is a heavenly dessert that is light, fluffy, and bursting with coconut flavor. The moist coconut-infused cake layers are sandwiched with a luscious coconut cream cheese frosting and adorned with a generous topping of toasted sweetened coconut. It’s the perfect treat for coconut lovers!

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 cup coconut milk

For the Frosting:

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (toasted or fresh)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time. Stir in vanilla and coconut extracts. Alternate dry ingredients and coconut milk into the mixture.
  2. Bake for 25–30 minutes. Let cakes cool completely.
  3. For frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Layer and frost the cakes. Press shredded coconut onto the sides and top for a cloud-like finish.
  5. Chill for 1 hour before serving.

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