Ingredients
– 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup coconut milk
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 ½ cups shredded coconut, divided (sweetened or unsweetened)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Hand or stand mixer
– 9-inch round cake pans
– Rubber spatula
– Baking spatula
– Cooling rack
– Measuring cups and spoons
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s dive right into the steps! First off, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans to ensure that gorgeous cake doesn’t stick later on. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. I love this part—it smells so fresh! In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until it’s light and fluffy. The color changes, and the aroma is simply divine. Then, add in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. This step always brings back memories of my mom baking in our kitchen! Now, gradually add your dry ingredients and coconut milk to the butter mixture. Mix until just combined. I can almost taste it! (See the next page below to continue steps…)