This Coconut Cake Recipe is made from scratch and full of bold coconut flavor and topped off with a coconut cream cheese frosting. This is the kind of cake that will wow everyone in the room!
Looking for the perfect coconut cake that doesn’t skimp on coconut flavor? Look no further. This is the absolute perfect coconut cake. It uses a combination of coconut milk, coconut extract, and coconut flakes to give you as much coconut flavor as possible.
Can this recipe make coconut cupcakes?
Yes it can! This recipe will make about 24 cupcakes. They will need to be baked at 350 degrees for approximately 15 to 18 minutes. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3rds of the way full.
Can I make this coconut cake recipe into only two layers?
Yes you can! No adjustments will need to be made to the recipe except for the baking time of the cakes. As written, the recipe makes 3 thin layers. No adjustments are required to the ingredients to make a two layer cake. Simply add approximately 5 minutes to the baking time.
Cake Flour Substitute
It’s easy to make your own cake flour! Measure out 1 cup of flour. Remove 2 tablespoons from the cup. Replace with cornstarch. Sift together. You now have 1 cup of cake flour!
Check out my other amazing cake recipes:
- The Most Amazing Vanilla Cake
- The Most Amazing White Cake
- The Most Amazing Chocolate Cake
- The Most Amazing Red Velvet Cake
- Funfetti Birthday Cake
Watch the video below where we will walk you through every step of the recipe with a video demonstration.
Can I use unsalted buttercinstead of salted?
Yes
I noticed you use a hand mixer. Can I make this cake in my Kitchenaid standing mixer?
Yes you can, just be careful not to overmix.
Can you substitute flour for coconut flour asI am doing a Paleo diet?
It will most likely not work.
Thank you for this recipe. Coconut cake is my favorite from my childhood. I have never found the “perfect “ cake recipe, I think I have now. I want the coconut to be fresh and not dried out feeling. No, I’m not going to use a fresh coconut, what brand do you use? Thanks again, I’m headed to the store as soon as it’s daylight!
I often use Trader Joe’s coconut milk or Geisha.
I am going to make this cake for Easter and I would like to know if you use sweetened or unsweetened coconut for this recipe??
You can use either.
Can egg whites from a carton substitute for fresh egg whites? Any difference in taste?
Egg whites in a carton work.
Your recipe says coconut milk. Is that regular coconut milk or the Creme de Coconut found in the drink mixer isle used for making Pina Coladas?
Regular coconut milk. Creme de Coconut produces a fantastically delicious cake, but one that totally sinks in the middle and that does not hold up to layering.
Hi! Would love to try this as a chocolate cake! How much coacoa would you suggest adding to the cake mixture? Or will it not really work as a chocolate cake
Just use my chocolate cake recipe: https://thestayathomechef.com/the-most-amazing-chocolate-cake/
Hi There
In your Coconut recipe you explain how to produce cake flour, so do I assume for this recipe it will be 7 tbsp of Cornstarch altogether as there are 3.5 cups of flour?
Yes, your assumptions are correct. But make sure you remove that 7 tablespoons of flour to replace it with the 7 tablespoons of cornstarch.
Can I use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream?
Should work!
Can I make this with king arthur measure for measure gluten free flour?
Worth a try!