Here’s a simple recipe to recreate this delicious, golden-brown coconut cake. Perfect for coconut lovers!

Ingredients:

Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup coconut milk

1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

Topping:

1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk

1/4 cup coconut cream

1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut (for toasting)


Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
    In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
    In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry:
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with coconut milk. Mix until just combined. Fold in shredded coconut.
  5. Bake:
    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Prepare Topping:
    While the cake is baking, mix sweetened condensed milk and coconut cream in a small bowl.
  7. Toast Coconut:
    In a dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the shredded coconut until golden brown.
  8. Finish Cake:
    Once the cake is out of the oven and still warm, poke small holes on the surface with a fork. Pour the condensed milk mixture evenly over the cake. Sprinkle the toasted coconut on top.
  9. Cool and Serve:
    Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.