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Eggless Coconut Layer Cake

Eggless Coconut Layer Cake

This eggless coconut layer cake is a beautiful choice for celebrations and family desserts. Its soft texture and inviting flavor make it worth trying.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 805

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 3/4 cups Cake Flour
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Fine Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Canned Coconut Milk
  • 3/4 cup Plain Full-Fat Greek Yogurt
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Coconut Extract
  • 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Canned Coconut Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 tsp Fine Salt
  • 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut, Lightly Toasted

Equipment

  • two 9-inch round cake pans
  • electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line the bottoms of two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper, then whisk the cake flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
  2. Beat the softened butter, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar until pale and creamy. Beat in the coconut milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and coconut extract until well combined.
  3. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until the batter is smooth, then gently fold in the shredded coconut. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  4. Bake for 27 to 32 minutes, until the centers spring back when lightly touched. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn the layers onto racks and cool completely.
  5. Beat the softened butter for the frosting until creamy. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and salt until light, fluffy, and spreadable.
  6. Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate and spread with a generous layer of frosting. Add the second layer, then frost the top and sides of the cake.
  7. Press the toasted coconut gently over the top and sides. Let the finished cake stand for about 30 minutes before serving so the frosting can settle.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 805kcalCarbohydrates: 98gProtein: 4gFat: 43g

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