Description
Treat yourself to a slice of Soft annd Fluffy Coconut Cloud Cake, where rich coconut flavors come together in a light, airy delight. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups cake flour, sifted
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 cup canned coconut milk, full-fat
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- pinch of salt
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add egg whites gradually, mixing well, then incorporate vanilla and coconut extracts.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients with coconut milk and buttermilk until combined.
- Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 23 to 26 minutes.
- Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form, then fold in shredded coconut.
- Beat softened butter in another bowl, gradually add powdered sugar, and mix in coconut extract and salt.
- Assemble the cake by layering the cakes with coconut cream filling and frost with remaining frosting.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
Use room temperature ingredients for better emulsification.
Consider toasting shredded coconut for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg