Description
Indulge in the Coconut Cloud Cake, a light and fluffy dessert that brings the essence of tropical paradise to your table. With layers of coconut goodness, creamy frosting, and a hint of toasted coconut, this cake is perfect for any occasion or simply to brighten your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup coconut flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Optional: 1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together coconut flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, coconut milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined; do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While cakes cool, whip heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Frost the cooled cakes with whipped cream and top with toasted coconut flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg