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Coconut Strawberry Cake

Irresistible Coconut Strawberry Cake for Your Summer Celebrations

This Coconut Strawberry Cake is a delightful summer dessert combining sweet strawberries and luscious coconut for every celebration.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Cake Flour no substitutions recommended for best results
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar you can use coconut sugar for a unique flavor twist
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder ensure it is fresh for the best rise
  • 0.5 tsp Salt essential for an overall delicious taste
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter substitute with vegan butter for a dairy-free option
  • 4 large Egg Whites can substitute with aquafaba for a vegan-friendly option
  • 2 large Whole Eggs no substitute recommended if not using a vegan option
  • 1 cup Sweetened Coconut (Shredded) sweetened can be swapped with unsweetened if desired
  • 1 cup Whole Milk substitute with almond milk for a dairy-free alternative
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract always use pure vanilla extract for the best results
  • 0.5 tsp Almond Extract optional but highly recommended; can be omitted for allergy concerns
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese vegan cream cheese can be used for a dairy-free frosting
  • 2 cups Confectioner's Sugar adjust based on your desired sweetness and consistency
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries use seasonal strawberries for optimal flavor
  • 1 cup Sweetened Coconut (Shredded) toasted to bring an irresistible crunch

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Cake pans
  • spatula
  • mixing bowls
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch or 9-inch round cake pans by spraying them with nonstick spray and lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine the cake flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low speed until blended.
  3. Add the room temperature unsalted butter to the dry ingredients and mix on medium-low speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg whites and whole eggs. Gradually add this mixture to the flour mixture in three additions, mixing well.
  5. Add the shredded coconut, whole milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract into the batter. Mix on medium speed until fully incorporated.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans, smoothing the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then carefully invert them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and unsalted butter with the vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add confectioner's sugar to desired sweetness.
  9. Toast additional shredded coconut in a skillet over medium-low heat until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.
  10. Stack the cooled cake layers, spreading frosting and diced strawberries between each layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
  11. Garnish the top with additional halved or whole strawberries and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow your cake layers to cool completely before frosting to prevent the cream cheese frosting from melting.

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