Description
Coconut Cloud Cake is a delightfully light and fluffy dessert that combines airy texture with rich coconut flavor. Perfect for celebrations or everyday indulgence, this easy-to-make cake fills your kitchen with tropical aromas and promises a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free option)
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Begin by gathering and measuring all your ingredients to ensure a smooth baking process. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, shredded coconut, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and coconut throughout the batter.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, cream softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This incorporation of air helps the cake rise beautifully and achieve the desired cloud-like texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract to deepen the flavor profile.
- Alternate Adding Coconut Milk and Dry Ingredients: Add the dry mixture in thirds to the wet ingredients, alternating with the coconut milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing gently to avoid deflating the batter but ensuring everything is well combined.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter evenly into your prepared cake pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely before frosting or layering.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter and even mixing.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the texture soft and airy.
- Use fresh or unsweetened shredded coconut for the best flavor and texture.
- For an even lighter crumb, substitute all-purpose flour with cake flour if available.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting or sliding off.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of cake)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Coconut cake, Light coconut cake, Fluffy cake, Tropical desserts, Gluten-free coconut cake, Coconut cloud cake