Double Layer Coconut Cake Recipe

A white cake recipe with a coconut twist.

Double layer coconut cake recipe.

Place sugar and butter in a large bowl. I had some coconut in my fridge that needed to be used and this is what i came up with. Grease three 9 inch cake pans line with parchment paper then grease the parchment paper parchment paper helps the cakes seamlessly release from the pans. Preheat oven to 350 f 177 c.

Beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended for about 5 minutes. Cut each cake horizontally to make 2 layers. Whisk the cake flour baking powder baking soda and salt together set aside. Coconut cake just got easier.

Combine 2 1 4 cups flour baking powder and salt stirring with a whisk. Sprinkle remaining coconut over top and sides of cake pressing to adhere. Add a large amount of frosting to top and smooth with an offset spatula. Combine 2 1 4 cups flour baking powder and salt stirring with a whisk.

Chill for at least 2 hours and up to a day. Butter three 9 inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper. Spread remaining frosting on top and sides. Position racks in the middle and lower third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees f.

Spread one third about 2 3 cup of the coconut sour cream mixture without whipped topping on cut side of 1 layer. Place sugar and butter in a large bowl beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended for about 5 minutes. Make a sheet cake instead of a layer cake for a dessert that s as easy as it is delicious. Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment beat the butter and sugar together on.

To assemble place one cake layer on a cake stand. To add the coconut flakes or shredded coconut to the top and sides of cake place cake stand on a baking sheet to help catch excess coconut. Sprinkle with 1 2 cup coconut. Top with second layer of cake.

Apply frosting to entire cake. Top with remaining layer cut side down. If you want a more intense coconut flavor add a teaspoon or two of coconut extract. Coat 2 9 inch round cake pans with cooking spray dust with 1 tablespoon flour.

Place 1 cake layer on a serving platter.