This coconut cake is a moist and flavorful dessert perfect for any occasion. Made with rich coconut flavor and a creamy frosting, it's sure to be a hit with coconut lovers.
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 175 degrees C (350 degrees F). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Step 2
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and coconut extracts.
Step 3
Combine the flour and baking powder, add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Fold in the shredded coconut.
Step 4
Pour batter into the prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Step 5
Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.