The PERFECT soft and fluffy Coconut Cake
Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль
An old-fashioned coconut cake recipe, made with a soft, 2-layer vanilla cake and iced with an old-fashioned frosting straight from my grandmother's cookbook.
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Ingredients
6 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened to room temperature
2/3 cup canola oil or vegetable oil 80ml
2 cup granulated sugar 400g
1 cup sour cream 240g
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ tsp coconut extract optional, if not using then use 1 Tbsp vanilla
2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 344g
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
6 large egg whites room temperature (½ cup or 122g), make sure there is not so much as a teeny tiny bit of yolk in with the egg whites or they will not whip properly.
FROSTING
3/4 cup salted butter softened (170g)
9 Tablespoons shortening I use Crisco
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 300g
4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour because of recent risk of flour contamination, I recommend heat-treating your flour before using (make sure to let it cool completely before using
1 cup coconut milk or you can use regular whole milk which is what my grandmother uses (235ml)
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
18 oz frozen fresh shredded coconut thawed I’ve not had a lot of luck finding frozen coconut recently. You can substitute dried sweetened coconut, found in the baking section, instead. I usually only need about 3-4 cups and sometimes I will briefly pulse the shreds in the food processor to make them a little less stringy, though this is not required.
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and grease and flour the sides of two 8” cake pans (or spray with baking spray) and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a large bowl (or in stand mixer), use an electric mixer to beat together butter, oil, and sugar. Beat until ingredients are creamy and well-combined.
Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl and then stir in sour cream, vanilla extract, and coconut extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together your flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Using a spatula and stirring by hand (I don’t recommend using an electric mixer here as you can accidentally over-mix your ingredients, resulting in a dense, dry cake), stir the dry ingredients into the wet (butter/sugar mixture) until completely combined. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure that all of your ingredients are well-combined. Set aside.
In a separate clean, dry, and completely grease-free bowl, place your egg whites in a completely clean, dry, and grease-free bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat on high-speed until stiff peaks form.
Using a spatula, gently fold your egg whites into your batter. While you do not want to over-mix this batter, it is important that the egg whites are completely combined. Use a gentle hand and stir until you can’t see any streaks of egg whites in the batter.
Divide batter evenly into prepared cake pans.
Bake on 350F (175C) for 27-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean or with a few moist crumbs (no wet batter).
Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
Combine butter, shortening, and granulated sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium-speed until creamy and well-combined.
Add flour, one Tablespoon at a time, beating on medium speed for 15 seconds after each addition. Scrape down sides and bottom of bowl and beat again for 20 seconds.
Add coconut milk and vanilla extract and stir to combine
Turn mixer speed up to medium-high and beat for 6 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl and beat again at least another 6 minutes.
Test the frosting by tasting or rubbing between your fingers, it should not be gritty or grainy at all. If it still is, carefully scrape the sides and bottom of your mixing bowl again and stir again on high speed until no longer grainy.
Once your cakes are cool, ice them by placing one layer on your serving dish and applying an even layer of frosting to the top. Sprinkle liberally with shredded coconut.
Place your second layer on top of the first and apply an even layer of frosting around the top and sides of the cake. Sprinkle coconut over the top of the cake, and then use your hands to press coconut all around the sides.
A Note on the Frosting:
For me, coconut cake just wouldn't be coconut cake without this old-fashioned frosting. However, I know it's not for everyone. This cake could also be covered with any of these frostings below, just make sure to cover with coconut shavings!
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Sam, you are my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE!!!!! I use your recipes constantly. They are all perfection, IMO. I share a lot of your vids and recipes on social media and ALWAYS encourage others to follow you as I do. You are thorough, genuine, and not at all pretentious (which I adore 😘). I broke out a coconut cake recipe and video that I used about 4 years ago which was also great but then I thought "what would Sam do?" Just watched this video and GIRL !!!! I will be using yours for Christmas 2021 instead. Ty for ALL you do. Again, I watch, follow, and share tons of folks but YOU are the ultimate!
@SugarSpunRun
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate it. I'm so glad you've enjoyed everything so much! Thank you for all of the shares. It really helps me keep going. Merry Christmas! :)
I love anything coconut. Thanks for the share. You rock!
Looks delicious. Thank you for sharing.
An absolute perfect coconut cake.....my favorite! Thanks, Sam!
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :)
Girl!!!! That looks so moist and delicious. I have gotta try it.
@SugarSpunRun
4 жыл бұрын
I hope you love it! 😊
Thank you Sam for a lovely coconut cake recipe also thanks for sharing your grandma's recipes i do like your frosting. When I do try it I will let you know thanks dear and take care 🌹
@SugarSpunRun
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I hope you love it. I always love hearing how it goes. 😊
I love your video quality and closeups. Very very helpful. I also enjoy your cooking style. Thanks for explaining in advance what to expect. Looking forward to more of your videos!
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! I hope you love everything! :)
I love coconut cake !
@SugarSpunRun
4 жыл бұрын
I can never get enough!! 😊😊
Tried this yesterday and it turned out really well, Thanks!
@SugarSpunRun
4 жыл бұрын
Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. 😊😊
OMG made this today and WOW!!! Deeelish!!
@SugarSpunRun
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :)
I m going to try it for sure
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
I think you are going to love it! :)
Looks delicious thanks for sharing.have a great day👍🏾❤️🤗🌹
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I hope you love it! :)
Sam this is next on my list. Your recipes are on constant rotation in my kitchen
@SugarSpunRun
Жыл бұрын
I love hearing that! You'll love this one too 😊
I Love your coconut cake thank you ❤
@SugarSpunRun
10 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :)
I made this recipe and the result is the same...super soft and moistured
I tried this recipe today and it turns out delicious 😋 Thanks
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much! :)
Greetings Sam , So I'm going too try this wonderful cake, Have a party on Friday 4/31 and I know is going too be a hit!! Thank you
I asked my sister in-law what kind of cake she wants me to make her for her birthday and she wants a coconut cake. Thank goodness I found your recipe! I am making this for sure. Thank you, Sam. Blessings from tiny Staples, Texas.
@SugarSpunRun
Жыл бұрын
I hope she loves it! ❤️
Wow!
@SugarSpunRun
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😊
I just found you today. I love your presentation and the cake looks delicious. Looks like a recipe I will try...ummmm
@SugarSpunRun
4 жыл бұрын
I hope you love it! I look forward to hearing from you in the future!!
You are my favorite to get my recipes! All of your recipes turn out perfect! Can you tell me why you use sour cream? It is great, just wonder what it does. Thank you! 🤗
@SugarSpunRun
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Michelle! Sour cream adds moisture, flavor and tenderness. It's one of my favorite secret ingredients. 😊
I need to make this real soon 😭
@SugarSpunRun
2 жыл бұрын
You won't regret it! ☺️
Wow very nice channel. I am a new subscriber. Thank you for the nice video
@SugarSpunRun
4 жыл бұрын
Welcome! I hope you are enjoying everything. 😊
Can I make this into cupcakes?
Yummmmm 🤤 do u suggest toasted coconuts?
@SugarSpunRun
4 жыл бұрын
I do not for this recipe. If you like the crunchy texture on top of the soft cake you could certainly give it a try. 😊 I just prefer the soft texture with the soft cake.
I’ve done this cake just I cheat because my wife works in a bakery she provides the frosting
Hi !!!! This recipe aounds really good ! Can I use coconut oil instead of canola oil ?
You can find frozen shredded coconut in Asian grocery stores just fyi 😊
Just found your channel, 🥰 this cake looks so good, I can not bake well, I am hoping I can learn a lot from you, I like your explanation through out the whole video ! Thank you 😊
@SugarSpunRun
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I hope you love it! You can do it! Let me know if you have any questions. 😊😊😊
what exact time would you recommend for baking this in a 9-inch cake pan? thanks!
Also you give off a cool Alicia Silverstone vibe!
Why do you use shortening with butter, in your coconut cake? I don't usually like to use shortening in recipes. Thanks for your help.
Can you use cake flour instead of all purpose flour for the sponge? Also if I were to add coconut flakes to the filling on the inside, should I put a layer of filling and then just sprinkle the coconut flakes on top before adding the second sponge? Thank you so much for sharing!! I’ve watched all the coconut cake recipes on KZread and yours looks by far the Best!💕
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
You could use cake flour if you'd like, but you need to make sure to use the proper substitution. You need 1c + 2 TBSP of cake flour for every cup of all purpose flour. I think adding the layer of coconut in between the two cake layers sounds like an awesome idea! :)
@tiabryn9627
3 жыл бұрын
Sugar Spun Run Great, thank you so much for getting back to me! I’ve just subscribed and can’t wait to binge watch all your videos😂
I would like to know what the use of only egg whites and not the whole eggs?
How about adding some coconut flakes into your batter?
@SugarSpunRun
6 ай бұрын
Sounds delicious! :)
U do it very different than other recipes - they don’t whip the whites until stiff peaks separately, will this create a more chiffon cake like texture?
Sam, I'm curious as to why you don't use Cream of Tarter when whipping egg whites. Do you feel it negatively affects the egg whites in some way?
@SugarSpunRun
2 жыл бұрын
It really depends on the recipe. In this cake we stabilize the egg whites later and the cream of tartar could mess with the flavor and consistency of the cake.
Are you able to make cupcakes with this recipe?
Would it be possible to add rum to this recipe and bake it as cupcakes? Same question for your chocolate cupcake recipe: Could Bailey's or Kahlua be added? Sidenote: I've previously made you jumbo cookies and worst cookies ever, which were a huge win. So when I decided to test recipes for a party of 4, 20-somethings, I had to come back! So far your recipes are killing all the others. 😁 They have been so good (Oreo and Confetti)! They have been kid and mom approved too. ❤️ Thank you so much!
@SugarSpunRun
2 жыл бұрын
It would take a good bit of experimenting to get a good answer here. Unfortunately you would probably need a good bit of rum to get a good flavor out of it and I'm not sure how adding all of that extra liquid will work. You would be better off using a rum extract instead of adding rum. I'm so glad you have enjoyed everything so much!
@clarissa182
2 жыл бұрын
@@SugarSpunRun Wow! Duh. LOL. I completely forgot about rum extract. Thank you!
@tytale5931
Жыл бұрын
add 1.5 teaspoons or even a tablespoon of rum extract OR make a simple syrup add 2 tablespoons of bacardi and trust me girll it’s to die for
Yez girl. That's how granny did it. She passed and I lost the recipe. Thanks so much.
@SugarSpunRun
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome ❤️
Hi, I just finished baking the cake. It came out well. However when I attempted the frosting, it was separating. It does not have the consistency and texture like yours. I need help. My mother's bday is tomorrow and I want to finish
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
Hmmm that's really odd. Honestly I have never had this issue with this frosting so I can't really say why it would be separating. I'm sorry I can't help any more. :( Maybe just try to keep going until it comes together.
Can I use olive or corn oil?
@SugarSpunRun
4 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t use olive oil you want a neutral oil here. Corn oil will work. 😊
I'm having a little trouble finding coconut extract where I am, could I possibly use coconut essence or coconut flavouring instead?
@SugarSpunRun
19 күн бұрын
Unfortunately I haven't tried a coconut essence or flavouring so I can't say for sure how it would turn out. If you do try it, please let me know how it goes. :)
@nataliegill5827
19 күн бұрын
@SugarSpunRun I'll will let you know as soon as my dad tastes it but I just know that he will give me the thumbs up. Your recipes are just amazing!!
can i changed to whole wheat pastry flour?
@SugarSpunRun
2 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure how that will work without other alterations being made. 😔
Can we substitute Sour cream with plain yogurt?
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
You would need plain greek yogurt. :)
Do you get the coconut taste in the cake and frosting???
@OfficialLaibaa
3 жыл бұрын
I need to make this today
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
Yup. For a stronger taste make sure to use coconut extract. :)
I need you grandmother recipe please can't find mine
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
She actually just uses a box mix with this icing. 😂
Any substitute for shortening???
@SugarSpunRun
2 жыл бұрын
You could try using all butter. ☺️
🥥 🌴This looks Deelish! 🥥 🌴 👏
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
I hope you love it! 😊
Question, can you substitute coconut oil in the recipes where you use canola/vegetable oil??
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
Some will work, and others won't. It really depends on the recipe.
No buttermilk? Still looks great though
@SugarSpunRun
Жыл бұрын
No buttermilk needed here. :)
@miamigurltangie0602
Жыл бұрын
@@SugarSpunRun yes you’re absolutely right 😋
looking good but why so much sugar.
@SugarSpunRun
4 жыл бұрын
It’s a cake. 😊
Do you use coconut milk in the dairy section or coconut milk in a can? Could this recipe be baked in a rectangle cake pan as well, inverted, then frosted and coconut bathed. LOL
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
I use the coconut milk in a can. This will fit in a 9 x 13. ☺
The batter turned out kind of thick, so I added more oil...i used 9 inch pans and I have them in the oven for 20 minutes. Praying and hoping it turns out!!!🙏
@SugarSpunRun
3 жыл бұрын
O no! I hope it turned out for you
Ever tried a little banana in that?
@thebaobabs206
4 жыл бұрын
Banana has a very strong flavor It doesn’t matches coconut ewwww!
@SugarSpunRun
4 жыл бұрын
I have not tried it
@paulbickley658
4 жыл бұрын
If that was true then they wouldn't make banana coconut cream pies, which are my favorite pie in the world...
Please substitute for sour cream
@SugarSpunRun
2 жыл бұрын
Plain Greek yogurt should work!
You lost me at flour for the icing.
@SugarSpunRun
2 жыл бұрын
You won't even taste it. It's definitely worth a shot! ☺️