Description
This Soft and Fluffy Coconut Cloud Cake combines rich coconut flavor with a light, airy texture, making it the perfect treat for any gathering. With creamy coconut milk, fluffy layers, and a delightful coconut frosting, this cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for something sweet and tropical.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups sifted cake flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons coconut milk or regular milk
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), grease and flour three 8-inch round pans.
- In a bowl, whisk cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg whites, mixing one at a time, then add vanilla and coconut extracts.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with coconut and buttermilk, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Divide batter into pans and bake for 23-26 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form, then fold in shredded coconut.
- Beat softened butter, add powdered sugar, and mix until fluffy, then adjust with coconut milk for spreadability.
- Assemble the cake by layering with coconut cream filling, crumb coat it, frost, and garnish with coconut.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Feel free to add toasted coconut as garnish for extra flavor.
For a lighter texture, avoid overmixing the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg