Description
A classic southern dessert featuring coconut flavor and a moist texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla and milk.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
- Fold in shredded coconut.
- Pour batter into greased cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- Use fresh coconut for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Can be served with whipped cream or coconut frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: southern coconut cake, coconut cake, dessert