Coconut Cake Filled with Cream
A coconut cake filled with cream is a soft, moist, and decadent dessert perfect for any occasion! Here’s a simple recipe:
Ingredients:
For the coconut cake:
- 200 g (1 cup) sugar
- 200 g (1 2/3 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 120 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 180 ml (3/4 cup) coconut milk
- 50 g (1/2 cup) shredded coconut
For the cream filling:
- 250 ml (1 cup) heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For decoration:
- 100 g (1 cup) shredded coconut (toasted or plain)
- Whipped cream or white chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease two round cake pans.
- Prepare the batter:
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, alternating with coconut milk.
- Fold in shredded coconut.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Prepare the filling:
- Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the cake:
- Spread the whipped cream filling between the two cake layers.
- Frost the outside with more whipped cream or a buttercream of your choice.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut all over for a beautiful finish.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving for the best texture.
Enjoy your creamy coconut cake!