Description
The Easy Coconut Cloud Cake is a dreamy dessert with moist layers, creamy frosting, and a coconut topping that gives it a cloud-like finish. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion where you want to impress with minimal effort.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup coconut milk
For the Frosting:
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
For the Topping:
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (toasted or fresh)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round pans and line with parchment paper.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and coconut extract.
4. Alternate adding dry mixture with coconut milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently until combined.
5. Divide batter into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely.
6. Make frosting: beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Whip cream separately, then fold into the cream cheese mixture with extracts.
7. Assemble the cake: spread frosting between layers and on top. Press shredded coconut around the sides and top for a cloud-like finish.
8. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Optional: Toast the coconut topping for extra crunch and flavor.
You can prepare the cake layers a day in advance and frost before serving.
Store the cake in the refrigerator due to the cream-based frosting. Allow slices to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg