COCONUT LAYER CAKE W/ CREAM CHEESE COCONUT FROSTING

Coconut Layer Cake W/ Cream Cheese Coconut Frosting image

Provided by Beachbunnymom

Categories Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter (softened)
2 cups sugar
4 eggs (separated)
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup butter (softened)
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 2-9 inch cake pans.
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter till creamy, add sugar until smooth. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition.
Add flour mixture and milk alternatively, beginning and ending with the flour. Stir in vanilla, coconut ext, and 1 cup coconut.
In another bowl, beat egg whites till stiff but not dry and fold into cake mixture.
Divide the batter evenly between pans. Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 or until toothpick is inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
To Make Frosting: Blend butter and cream cheese till smooth. Add powdered sugar slowly. Add vanilla and coconut extract. Fold in shredded coconut. Spread on cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.7, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 73.3, Sodium 239.3, Carbohydrate 53.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 40, Protein 3.9