🥥 Coconut Cake – Don’t LOSE This Recipe! Soft, Moist & Bakery-Style
If you’re searching for a classic homemade coconut cake that’s incredibly soft, rich, and full of coconut flavor, this is the one to save. This old-fashioned coconut cake recipe is perfect for holidays, birthdays, Sunday desserts, or anytime you want a show-stopping cake that tastes even better than a bakery version.
With a tender crumb, buttery texture, and sweet coconut flavor, this cake is guaranteed to impress guests and become a family favorite. It’s simple enough for beginners but elegant enough for special occasions.
⭐ Why This Coconut Cake Is a Must-Bake
- Ultra moist and fluffy texture
- Made with simple pantry ingredients
- Perfect for layer cakes or sheet cakes
- Pairs beautifully with cream cheese or coconut frosting
- Ideal for parties, holidays, and celebrations
If you love coconut desserts, this recipe will quickly earn a permanent spot in your recipe box.
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup coconut milk (or whole milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
🥣 How to Make Coconut Cake (Step-by-Step)
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or one 9×13 pan.
- Whisk dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and coconut milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in shredded coconut.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely before frosting.
🥥 Best Frosting Options
- Classic Cream Cheese Frosting
- Coconut Buttercream
- Whipped Cream Frosting
- Condensed Milk Coconut Frosting
Finish with extra shredded coconut sprinkled on top for a beautiful, bakery-style look.
💡 Pro Tips for Perfect Coconut Cake
- Use room-temperature ingredients for the best texture
- Coconut milk gives richer flavor than regular milk
- Toast shredded coconut for extra depth and crunch
- Chill the cake slightly before frosting for cleaner layers
🎂 Perfect For:
- Easter & Christmas desserts
- Birthday cakes
- Afternoon tea
- Potlucks & family gatherings
- Coconut lovers everywhere
✨ Final Thoughts
This homemade coconut cake recipe is soft, buttery, and bursting with coconut flavor in every bite. Once you make it, you’ll understand why this is a “don’t lose this recipe” kind of cake. Simple, classic, and absolutely unforgettable.
📌 Save it, bake it, and share it with someone who loves coconut! 🥥🍰