The Perfect Coconut Cake

Perfect for special occasions or a luxurious treat, this cake promises to impress.

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Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 3 cups cake flour

  2/3 cup coconut milk powder

  1/2 teaspoon salt

  4 teaspoons baking powder

  10 tablespoons (1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature

  1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

  6 large egg whites (about 1 1/4 cups; packaged liquid egg whites are acceptable)

  1 1/2 cups whole milk, at room temperature

  1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  4 drops coconut flavoring

For the Frosting:

• 15 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

  1 1/4 cups cream cheese, at room temperature

  3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

  3/8 teaspoon salt

  1/4 teaspoon coconut flavoring (optional, for enhanced flavor)

  1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon coconut milk powder

  4 1/4 to 4 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar

For Garnish:

• 1 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut

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 Instructions

Preparing the Cake:

1. Preheat Oven:
2. Prepare Pans:
3. Mix Dry Ingredients:
4. Cream Butter and Sugar:
5. Combine Wet Ingredients:
6. Incorporate Dry and Wet Mixtures:
7. Divide Batter:
8. Bake:
9. Cool:

Preparing the Frosting:

1. Combine Base Ingredients:
2. Add Dry Ingredients:

Assembling the Cake:

1. Level Cakes:
2. Layer and Frost:
3. Garnish:
4. Chill and Serve:

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 Tips for Success

• Room Temperature Ingredients:
• Avoid Overmixing:
• Storage:

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