Creamy Coconut Cake is a soft, moist, and rich dessert filled with tropical coconut flavor. This classic cake features fluffy cake layers soaked with coconut milk and covered in a creamy coconut frosting, then topped with sweet shredded coconut. It’s perfect for celebrations, holidays, or when you want an elegant homemade dessert.
📝 Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
For the Creamy Coconut Frosting
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup coconut milk
For Topping
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
