Ingredients
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 2 ½ tsp baking powder
– ½ tsp salt
– ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup milk
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– Frosting Ingredients:
– 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
– 1 cup chopped pecans
– 1 cup evaporated milk
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– 3 egg yolks
– ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer
– Measuring cups and spoons
– 9-inch round cake pans
– Parchment paper
– Cooling racks
– Saucepan (for frosting)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s get started! First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This will ensure that your cake bakes evenly and comes out perfectly moist. Next, in a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy—this should take about 3-5 minutes. The scent of the sweet butter filling my kitchen really gets me excited! Once that’s done, add the eggs, one at a time, and continue mixing well. I always find this step especially rewarding as the mixture becomes beautifully creamy and rich. (See the next page below to continue steps…)