Description
A light and fluffy Coconut Cloud Cake that is perfect for any occasion, featuring layers of coconut flavor and whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the softened butter, coconut milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth.
- Gently fold in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the whipped cream. In a medium bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped cream on top, then place the second cake layer on top.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream. Optionally, sprinkle additional shredded coconut on top for decoration.
Notes
- For a tropical twist, add crushed pineapple between the layers or top the cake with fresh fruit.
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with Greek yogurt in the frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg