{"id":96,"date":"2024-06-18T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/66.147.244.93\/~grandbab\/?p=96"},"modified":"2024-09-22T14:01:44","modified_gmt":"2024-09-22T19:01:44","slug":"patty-pinner-coconut-cake-feature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/patty-pinner-coconut-cake-feature\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Coconut Cake Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">If there&#8217;s one thing that can make a Southern kitchen feel like home, it&#8217;s the sweet, heavenly aroma of a Coconut Cake baking in the oven boos. Now, I know everybody&#8217;s got a soft spot for a good ol&#8217; layer cake, but let me tell ya\u2026 There&#8217;s something legit special about this one. It&#8217;s got layers of tender vanilla cake that&#8217;s lovingly spread with a homemade coconut frosting like big mama used to do.  Add in a few handfuls of shredded coconut spread over the top, and we\u2019ve got a tasty, moist cake with a heck of a lot of flavor!  It&#8217;s an OG vintage recipe done right y&#8217;all!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"This Perfect Southern Easy Coconut Cake recipe has layers of tender, moist coconut hinted cake and irresistible pillowy meringue inspired frosting. #cake #coconut #coconutcake\" data-pin-title=\"The BEST Coconut Cake Recipe\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/easy-coconut-cake-1.jpg\" alt=\"Easy coconut cake on a cake stand with pieces cut to show the inside layers.\" class=\"wp-image-38277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/easy-coconut-cake-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/easy-coconut-cake-1-277x416.jpg 277w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/easy-coconut-cake-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/easy-coconut-cake-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/easy-coconut-cake-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-quinary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"108\" height=\"20\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/five-stars.png\" alt=\"Five star review\" class=\"wp-image-65220\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2d574f72f855ef2cfdac2ad26abe5c2f\" style=\"letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase\">They&#8217;re Lovin&#8217; It! Here&#8217;s what They&#8217;re Sayin&#8217;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\">\u201cThis coconut cake was moist, light and perfectly sweet \u2013 and looked gorgeous when it was done! We loved it!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"letter-spacing:5px;text-transform:uppercase\">\u2014ANJALI.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve always been obsessed with this Southern coconut cake, and I think the real magic lies in its layers, boos. They&#8217;re really soft and moist, but have just the right amount dense goodness thanks to the sweetened flaked coconut folded into the batter. It adds an extra punch of flavor and a texture that&#8217;s outta this world! My dear friend Patti Pinner gave me that tip, whose book &#8220;<em>Sweets: A Collection of Soul Food Desserts and Memories<\/em>&#8221; is my kitchen bible. If y&#8217;all could see my copy, you&#8217;d swear it had been through a hurricane \u2013 it&#8217;s that well-loved and well-used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-3-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 ez-toc-wrap-left-text counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #bf368f;color:#bf368f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #bf368f;color:#bf368f\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/patty-pinner-coconut-cake-feature\/#The_Lowdown_of_The_Best_Coconut_Cake_Recipe\" title=\"The Lowdown of The Best Coconut Cake Recipe\">The Lowdown of The Best Coconut Cake Recipe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/patty-pinner-coconut-cake-feature\/#Ingredients_Needed_To_Make_This_Coconut_Cake\" title=\"Ingredients Needed To Make This Coconut Cake\">Ingredients Needed To Make This Coconut Cake<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/patty-pinner-coconut-cake-feature\/#For_the_cake_layers\" title=\"For the cake layers\">For the cake layers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/patty-pinner-coconut-cake-feature\/#For_the_frosting\" title=\"For the frosting\">For the frosting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/patty-pinner-coconut-cake-feature\/#How_To_Make_This_Coconut_Cake\" title=\"How To Make This Coconut Cake\">How To Make This Coconut Cake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/patty-pinner-coconut-cake-feature\/#Tips_For_Making_The_Best_easy_coconut_cake_recipe\" title=\"Tips For Making The Best easy coconut cake recipe\">Tips For Making The Best easy coconut cake recipe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/patty-pinner-coconut-cake-feature\/#Popular_Substitutions_Additions\" title=\"Popular Substitutions &amp; Additions\">Popular Substitutions &amp; Additions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/patty-pinner-coconut-cake-feature\/#What_To_Serve_With_simple_coconut_cake\" title=\"What To Serve With simple coconut cake\">What To Serve With simple coconut cake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/patty-pinner-coconut-cake-feature\/#How_To_Store_old_fashioned_coconut_cake\" title=\"How To Store old fashioned coconut cake\">How To Store old fashioned coconut cake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/patty-pinner-coconut-cake-feature\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/patty-pinner-coconut-cake-feature\/#More_of_my_Favorite_Cake_Recipes\" title=\"More of my Favorite Cake Recipes&nbsp;\">More of my Favorite Cake Recipes&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/patty-pinner-coconut-cake-feature\/#Coconut_Cake\" title=\"Coconut Cake\">Coconut Cake<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/patty-pinner-coconut-cake-feature\/#Want_to_Save_This_Recipe_Boo\" title=\"Want to Save This Recipe, Boo?\">Want to Save This Recipe, Boo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/patty-pinner-coconut-cake-feature\/#Equipment\" title=\"Equipment\">Equipment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/patty-pinner-coconut-cake-feature\/#Ingredients\" title=\"Ingredients\">Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/patty-pinner-coconut-cake-feature\/#Instructions\" title=\"Instructions\">Instructions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/patty-pinner-coconut-cake-feature\/#Notes\" title=\"Notes\">Notes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/patty-pinner-coconut-cake-feature\/#How_To_Store_old_fashioned_coconut_cake-2\" title=\"How To Store old fashioned coconut cake\">How To Store old fashioned coconut cake<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/patty-pinner-coconut-cake-feature\/#Nutrition\" title=\"Nutrition\">Nutrition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-size-7-fluid-font-size\" id=\"h-the-lowdown-of-the-best-coconut-cake-recipe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Lowdown_of_The_Best_Coconut_Cake_Recipe\"><\/span>The Lowdown of The Best Coconut Cake Recipe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"196\" height=\"196\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jocelyn-in-pink.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup of Jocelyn in pink dress smiling\" class=\"wp-image-65251\" style=\"border-radius:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jocelyn-in-pink.jpg 196w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jocelyn-in-pink-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jocelyn-in-pink-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Cuisine Inspiration:<\/mark><\/strong> Southern at its finest, y&#8217;all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Primary Cooking Method:<\/mark><\/strong> Baking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Dietary Info:<\/mark><\/strong> Can be made Gluten-Free with some ingredient swaps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Key Flavor:<\/mark><\/strong> Moist, Fluffy and Sweet coconut bliss in every bite<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Skill Level:<\/mark><\/strong> Easy y&#8217;all (No Sweat Fam!)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--tiny)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-bright-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e235ab2a2a06aedf0cb955fd8191de95\"><strong>Super Moist Goodness Y&#8217;all<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I can\u2019t stress enough how moist this cake is, y\u2019all. Every single layer is just bursting with that perfect, melt-in-your-mouth texture. You\u2019ll never have to worry about a dry cake again!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-bright-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ad2685eec461c5bda73b131e574da211\"><strong>Entertaining Showstopper<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This cake looks super cute, boos. You&#8217;ll feel like a total pro baker with those pretty layers and that fluffy frosting topped with shredded coconut \u2013 even if you&#8217;re just starting out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-bright-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-91c2963c6db99c4f52eeabc7921df359\"><strong>Balanced Coconut Flavor Throughout<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coconut can be a bit overpowering, but this recipe gets it just right. The flavors are perfectly balanced, giving you a yummy coconut taste without it being too much.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-needed-to-make-this-coconut-cake\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients_Needed_To_Make_This_Coconut_Cake\"><\/span><strong>Ingredients Needed To Make This Coconut Cake<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/coconut-cake-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients needed to make this coconut cake recipe on the table. \" class=\"wp-image-38269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/coconut-cake-ingredients.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/coconut-cake-ingredients-277x416.jpg 277w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/coconut-cake-ingredients-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/coconut-cake-ingredients-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/coconut-cake-ingredients-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-for-the-cake-layers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_the_cake_layers\"><\/span>For the cake layers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sweetened Flaked Coconut:<\/strong> These babies mix right into the batter, giving you that sweet coconut flavor without any big chunks getting stuck in your teeth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cake Flour:<\/strong> This stuff is the secret to a soft, delicate cake. It&#8217;s lower in protein and finely ground, making your cake light and airy. You can find it in stores or <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/how-to-make-cake-flour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">whip your own at home<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Milk:<\/strong> Good ol\u2019 milk not only adds moisture but helps build a strong batter that stands up to baking. It also brings some fat and sweetness so the cake ends up extra rich.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Light Corn Syrup:<\/strong> This adds just the right touch of sweetness and gives the cake a lovely, toasty color. A little goes a long way, y&#8217;all!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unsalted Butter:<\/strong> Unsalted lets you control the flavor, so your cake isn\u2019t too salty and that coconut can really shine through.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eggs:<\/strong> We\u2019re using large eggs to bind everything together and give this Southern coconut cake the fluffiness it deserves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-for-the-frosting\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_the_frosting\"><\/span>For the frosting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Egg Whites:<\/strong> These whip up into the lightest, fluffiest frosting you&#8217;ll ever see! Perfect for spreading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Light Corn Syrup and Sugar:<\/strong> This duo sweetens up the frosting and makes it all shiny and luscious. Your cake will look as good as it tastes, boos!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vanilla Extract:<\/strong> Always try to go for the real deal, y&#8217;all. Real vanilla extract adds a depth of flavor that imitation just can\u2019t match.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/coconut-cake-frosting-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients to make coconut frosting for the cake on the table.\" class=\"wp-image-38265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/coconut-cake-frosting-ingredients.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/coconut-cake-frosting-ingredients-277x416.jpg 277w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/coconut-cake-frosting-ingredients-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/coconut-cake-frosting-ingredients-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/coconut-cake-frosting-ingredients-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-this-coconut-cake\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Make_This_Coconut_Cake\"><\/span><strong>How To Make This Coconut Cake<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-33ad96b86b91e0183c02f769c2518d76\" class=\"acf-block block-in-post-toggles\">\n\n\t\t\t<button class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle This Group\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-33ad96b86b91e0183c02f769c2518d76\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-orange\">\n\t\t\t\t\tStep 1:\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-white\">\n\t\t\t\tMix Up the Cake and Bake It Up!\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M12.2966 6.03723L19.6299 13.3706C19.9638 13.7163 20.1486 14.1794 20.1445 14.6601C20.1403 15.1408 19.9475 15.6007 19.6076 15.9406C19.2676 16.2805 18.8078 16.4733 18.3271 16.4775C17.8464 16.4816 17.3833 16.2969 17.0376 15.9629L11.0004 9.92573L4.96323 15.9629C4.61746 16.2969 4.15435 16.4816 3.67366 16.4775C3.19296 16.4733 2.73314 16.2805 2.39323 15.9406C2.05331 15.6007 1.8605 15.1408 1.85633 14.6601C1.85215 14.1794 2.03694 13.7163 2.37089 13.3706L9.70423 6.03723C10.048 5.69354 10.5143 5.50046 11.0004 5.50046C11.4865 5.50046 11.9528 5.69354 12.2966 6.03723Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-33ad96b86b91e0183c02f769c2518d76\" class=\"block-in-post-toggles__wrap\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/coconut-cake-recipe-step-1.jpg\" alt=\"Eggs being added to butter and sugar mixture in a stand mixer on white countertop\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBeat\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbutter and sugar in a large mixing bowl with mixer until light and creamy.  Then add the egg yolks to the butter mixture one at a time.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/coconut-cake-recipe-step-2.jpg\" alt=\"Flour added to butter and sugar and egg mixture on white countertop\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdd\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe sifted flour mixture to the butter and sugar mixture, alternating with the milk. Be sure to beat it into the mixture well after each addition.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/coconut-cake-recipe-step-3.jpg\" alt=\"Shredded coconut flakes being added to cake batter on white countertop\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdd\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe shredded coconut and vanilla extract and stir it into the batter.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/coconut-cake-recipe-step-4.jpg\" alt=\"Egg whites being beaten with beaters in glass bowl on white countertop\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBeat\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe egg whites in another bowl until they form stiff peaks.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/coconut-cake-recipe-step-5.jpg\" alt=\"Stiff egg whites being folded into a coconut cake batter in a glass stand mixer bowl on white countertop\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFold\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe stiff egg whites into the cake batter.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/coconut-cake-recipe-step-6.jpg\" alt=\"Cake batter divided into three cake pans before baking on countertop\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t6\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDivide\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe batter evenly into the greased and floured cake pans. Bake the cakes for 30 minutes at 350 F, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of each layer comes out clean.  Let them cool for 10 minutes before flipping out until a wire rack to cool completely.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-4b8cfcd2252a1eca7e0aac189ab76c2b\" class=\"acf-block block-in-post-toggles\">\n\n\t\t\t<button class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle This Group\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-4b8cfcd2252a1eca7e0aac189ab76c2b\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-orange\">\n\t\t\t\t\tStep 2:\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-white\">\n\t\t\t\tMake the Coconut Frosting\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M12.2966 6.03723L19.6299 13.3706C19.9638 13.7163 20.1486 14.1794 20.1445 14.6601C20.1403 15.1408 19.9475 15.6007 19.6076 15.9406C19.2676 16.2805 18.8078 16.4733 18.3271 16.4775C17.8464 16.4816 17.3833 16.2969 17.0376 15.9629L11.0004 9.92573L4.96323 15.9629C4.61746 16.2969 4.15435 16.4816 3.67366 16.4775C3.19296 16.4733 2.73314 16.2805 2.39323 15.9406C2.05331 15.6007 1.8605 15.1408 1.85633 14.6601C1.85215 14.1794 2.03694 13.7163 2.37089 13.3706L9.70423 6.03723C10.048 5.69354 10.5143 5.50046 11.0004 5.50046C11.4865 5.50046 11.9528 5.69354 12.2966 6.03723Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-4b8cfcd2252a1eca7e0aac189ab76c2b\" class=\"block-in-post-toggles__wrap\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/coconut-cake-frosting-step-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar, corn syrup and water in a saucepan being stirred on white countertop\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t7\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCombine\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe sugar, corn syrup and boiling water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-low heat. Continue to cook the mixture until it spins threads and reaches 242 degrees on a candy thermometer.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/coconut-cake-frosting-step-2.jpg\" alt=\"Egg whites being whisked in a glass bowl on white countertop\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t8\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBeat\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe egg whites until they are stiff peaks.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/coconut-cake-frosting-step-3.jpg\" alt=\"Coconut icing after being mixed in a stand mixer on white countertop\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t9\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPour\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe heated sugar and syrup mixture over the egg whites beating constantly. Add the vanilla extract to the coconut frosting and then allow it to cool until it&#8217;s firm enough to spread over the cake layers.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-55226074cb702c4b23534eb4c47d76bb\" class=\"acf-block block-in-post-toggles\">\n\n\t\t\t<button class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle This Group\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-55226074cb702c4b23534eb4c47d76bb\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-orange\">\n\t\t\t\t\tStep 3:\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-white\">\n\t\t\t\tAssemble the Cake\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M12.2966 6.03723L19.6299 13.3706C19.9638 13.7163 20.1486 14.1794 20.1445 14.6601C20.1403 15.1408 19.9475 15.6007 19.6076 15.9406C19.2676 16.2805 18.8078 16.4733 18.3271 16.4775C17.8464 16.4816 17.3833 16.2969 17.0376 15.9629L11.0004 9.92573L4.96323 15.9629C4.61746 16.2969 4.15435 16.4816 3.67366 16.4775C3.19296 16.4733 2.73314 16.2805 2.39323 15.9406C2.05331 15.6007 1.8605 15.1408 1.85633 14.6601C1.85215 14.1794 2.03694 13.7163 2.37089 13.3706L9.70423 6.03723C10.048 5.69354 10.5143 5.50046 11.0004 5.50046C11.4865 5.50046 11.9528 5.69354 12.2966 6.03723Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-55226074cb702c4b23534eb4c47d76bb\" class=\"block-in-post-toggles__wrap\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/coconut-cake-recipe-step-7.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of coconut cake on a cake stand with frosting added in between layers.\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 10\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTransfer\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tone cake layer to a serving platter; spread one-third of the coconut frosting on top. and then sprinkle with shredded coconut. Repeat the process with the next two layers.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/easy-coconut-cake-4.jpg\" alt=\"Finished coconut cake on a cake stand.\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 11\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t11\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdd\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tadding the last cake layer spread the remaining frosting on the sides of the cake as well as the top.\r\nSprinkle the top and sides with the remaining coconut, pressing gently into the frosting so it sticks.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-making-the-best-easy-coconut-cake-recipe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_For_Making_The_Best_easy_coconut_cake_recipe\"><\/span><strong>Tips For Making The Best easy coconut cake recipe<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spotless Egg Whites:<\/strong> Make sure not even a smidge of yolk gets into the whites when separating the eggs A little yolk will keep them from reaching stiff peaks, and we need that frosting fluffy, y&#8217;all. Keep those bowls clean as a whistle!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cool Completely:<\/strong> Let those cake layers cool all the way before you start frosting. If they\u2019re even a little warm, that frosting will slide right off, and we don\u2019t want a slip-and-slide coconut cake, do we?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t Overmix:<\/strong> When mixing the batter (especially after adding the coconut) just mix until everything\u2019s combined. Overmixing will make your cake tough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Level Layers:<\/strong> For a cake that looks like it came straight from your fave bakery, use a serrated knife to level your cake layers before frosting. You&#8217;ll be impressin&#8217; everyone with your pro skills boo!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Popular_Substitutions_Additions\"><\/span><strong>Popular Substitutions &amp; Additions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Coconut Milk:<\/strong> For an extra coconutty kick, swap out regular milk with coconut milk. It adds a rich, creamy texture and boosts that tropical flavor. My Big Mama swore by this trick, and y&#8217;all already know her cakes were the bomb!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pineapple Vibes:<\/strong> For a fun twist, add the pineapple filling of my <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/pineapple-coconut-cake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pineapple Coconut Cake<\/a> boos!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coconut Extract Boost:<\/strong> If you want even more coconut flavor, add a teaspoon of coconut extract to the batter along with the vanilla extract. I swear it won&#8217;t be overpowering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sweetened Shredded Coconut:<\/strong> Got sweetened shredded coconut instead of flaked? Just fold it into the batter like you would with the flaked coconut. The texture&#8217;s a bit different, but it still tastes hella good.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting:<\/strong> Replace the icing with this <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/cream-cheese-frosting-recipe\/\">cream cheese frosting<\/a> and add splash of coconut extract for a rich, tangy twist on the classic. I tried this once, and it was so good I ended up devouring 4 slices in one sitting. No regrets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-serve-with-simple-coconut-cake\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Serve_With_simple_coconut_cake\"><\/span><strong>What To Serve With simple coconut cake<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, I wouldn&#8217;t recommend this for everyday, but a slice of this old fashioned coconut cake with your morning coffee, <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/peppermint-eggnog-white-hot-cocoa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hot cocoa<\/a>, or tea is what dreams are made of. Just don&#8217;t make it a habit, y&#8217;all!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drizzling some <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-sauce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">caramel sauce<\/a> on top of your slice takes it to the next level. The sweet, buttery caramel pairs really, really well with the coconut flavor. But be careful \u2013 once you start drizzling, it&#8217;s hard to stop!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here in the South we love to serve it with a scoop of ice cream on top. <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/vanilla-ice-cream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vanilla<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/raspberry-ice-cream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">raspberry<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/homemade-cookies-and-cream-ice-cream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cookies and cream<\/a>, or even a cool sorbet. One summer, I served it with a <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/mangosorbet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mango sorbet<\/a> at a family BBQ, and folks were licking their bowls clean!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A dollop of <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/strawberry-preserves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">strawberry preserves<\/a> or some fresh fruit like sliced strawberries or pineapple on the side is always a win. Simple, but fresh n tasty!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/easy-coconut-cake-2.jpg\" alt=\"A fork cutting into a piece of old fashioned coconut cake to take a bite.\" class=\"wp-image-38278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/easy-coconut-cake-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/easy-coconut-cake-2-277x416.jpg 277w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/easy-coconut-cake-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/easy-coconut-cake-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/easy-coconut-cake-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-store-old-fashioned-coconut-cake\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Store_old_fashioned_coconut_cake\"><\/span><strong>How To Store old fashioned coconut cake<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fridge:<\/strong>&nbsp;Keep your coconut cake fresh by storing it in an airtight container at room temp for up to two days. If you want to keep it longer, pop it in the fridge. It will last for 3-4 days. And hey, you can make the frosting a day ahead and keep it tightly covered in the refrigerator!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freezer:&nbsp;<\/strong>Wrap the unfrosted cake layers tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. They\u2019ll stay fresh in the freezer for up to three months. When you&#8217;re ready to assemble, let the cake layers thaw in the fridge overnight before frosting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1679665506828\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What can I do if my frosting is too runny?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Try chilling it in the fridge for about 15-20 minutes. If it&#8217;s still too runny, you can add a bit more powdered sugar, a tablespoon at a time, until it thickens.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1679665588433\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I make this easy coconut cake recipe into a sheet cake?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes you can boo! Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch rectangle pan and bake for 32-36 minutes at the same temperature.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1679665743443\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I know when my cake is done?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Your cake layers are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs clinging to it. The edges should also start pulling away from the sides of the pan. If you\u2019re unsure, give &#8217;em a couple more minutes, but keep a close eye on the oven!<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-of-my-favorite-cake-recipes-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_of_my_Favorite_Cake_Recipes\"><\/span>More of my Favorite Cake Recipes&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/caramel-cake\/\"><strong>Southern Caramel Cake<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/coconut-pound-cake\/\">Coconut Pound Cake<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/white-cake-recipe\/\"><strong>White Cake Recipe<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/fruit-cake\/\">Fruit Cake<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/black-forest-cake\/\"><strong>Black Forest 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class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dessert<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings:&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-11479 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"11479\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">10<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">servings<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"gbc-recipe-card-section gbc-recipe-card-section--middle\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"11479\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Equipment\"><\/span>Equipment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HIsHwC\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">9 inch round cake pans<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vZGrkd\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Mixing Bowls<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HIrXHO\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Stand mixer<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Wire rack<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-11479-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"11479\" data-servings=\"10\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients\"><\/span>Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Coconut Cake<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;unsalted butter, softened&#032;2 sticks\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter, softened<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">2 sticks<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;cups&#032;granulated sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;4&#032;large&#032;eggs&#032;separated\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">eggs<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">separated<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3&#032;cups&#032;cake flour&#032;sifted\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cake flour<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">sifted<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;teaspoons&#032;baking powder\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;teaspoon&#032;salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;milk\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">milk<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;sweetened flaked coconut\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sweetened flaked coconut<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;teaspoons&#032;vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Coconut Frosting<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;cups&#032;granulated sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bc&#032;cup&#032;light corn syrup\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">light corn syrup<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;boiling water\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">boiling water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3&#032;large&#032;egg whites\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">egg whites<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;cups&#032;sweetened flaked coconut&#032;for garnish\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sweetened flaked coconut<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">for garnish<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-11479 wprm-unit-conversion-container-links wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"11479\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US Customary\">US Customary<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"11479\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"gbc-recipe-card-section gbc-recipe-card-section--bottom\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-11479-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"11479\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instructions\"><\/span>Instructions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11479-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and lightly flour three 9-inch round cake pans. Set them aside.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11479-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">To make the cake, in a large mixing bowl cream the butter and sugar thoroughly until light and creamy.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11479-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Add the egg yolks one at time, beating well after each addition.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11479-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11479-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Add the flour mixture to the butter and sugar mixture, alternating with the milk, beating after each addition. Stir in the coconut and vanilla extract.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11479-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">In another bowl, beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11479-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Fold them into the cake batter. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11479-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of each layer comes out clean. Transfer the pans from the oven to wire racks.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11479-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Allow to cool in their pans for 10 minutes, then unmold them onto the wire racks to cool completely.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11479-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">To make the frosting, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and boiling water.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11479-step-0-10\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, and cook until the mixture spins thread and reaches 242 degrees on a candy thermometer.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11479-step-0-11\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11479-step-0-12\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Pour the sugar and syrup mixture over the egg whites, beating constantly.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11479-step-0-13\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Add the vanilla extract, then cool the frosting until firm enough to spread.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11479-step-0-14\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Transfer one cake layer to a serving platter; spread 1\/3 of the coconut frosting on top. Sprinkle coconut on top.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11479-step-0-15\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Top with another cake layer and spread with the second third of the frosting. Sprinkle more coconut on top.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11479-step-0-16\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Top with the remaining cake layer, then spread the remaining frosting on the top and sides of the cake.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-11479-step-0-17\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Sprinkle with the remaining coconut, pressing gently into the frosting if you want to.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n    <div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notes\"><\/span>Notes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Spotless Egg Whites:<\/strong> Make sure not even a smidge of yolk gets into the whites when separating the eggs A little yolk will keep them from reaching stiff peaks, and we need that frosting fluffy, y&#8217;all. Keep those bowls clean as a whistle!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cool Completely:<\/strong> Let those cake layers cool all the way before you start frosting. If they\u2019re even a little warm, that frosting will slide right off, and we don\u2019t want a slip-and-slide coconut cake, do we?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t Overmix:<\/strong> When mixing the batter (especially after adding the coconut) just mix until everything\u2019s combined. Overmixing will make your cake tough.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Level Layers:<\/strong> For a cake that looks like it came straight from your fave bakery, use a serrated knife to level your cake layers before frosting. You&#8217;ll be impressin&#8217; everyone with your pro skills boo!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- wp:heading --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-store-old-fashioned-coconut-cake\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Store_old_fashioned_coconut_cake-2\"><\/span><strong>How To Store old fashioned coconut cake<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<li><strong>Fridge:<\/strong>\u00a0Keep your coconut cake fresh by storing it in an airtight container at room temp for up to two days. If you want to keep it longer, pop it in the fridge. It will last for 3-4 days. 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class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">128<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">28<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">19<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">125<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">197<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">291<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">97<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">715<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">IU<\/span><\/span><span 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