Coconut Cake

1h
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking powder in a bowl, then set aside.
  2. 2In a large bowl, put softened butter.
  3. 3Cream the butter, then add sugar.
  4. 4Cream some more.
  5. 5Add the eggs three at a time, mixing after the first three.
  6. 6Add coconut extract and coconut milk.
  7. 7Mix well until everything is smooth and creamy.
  8. 8Mix in shredded sweetened coconut.
  9. 9Add the dry ingredients half at a time, mixing on low until just combined.
  10. 10Add the remainder of the dry ingredients.
  11. 11Pour batter into two loaf pans.
  12. 12Sprinkle with coconut.
  13. 13Bake at 325 degrees for one hour.
  14. 14Cool the cakes on a wire rack.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons coconut extract
  • 1 cup full fat coconut milk
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

Equipment

whisklarge bowlmixercake pansspatula

Tips

  • Mix the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder together.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together.
  • Add the eggs three at a time.
  • Mix the dry ingredients half at a time.
  • Bake for 50-55 minutes.