Toasted Coconut Layer Cake
Delicately toasted coconut adds a crisp element to this towering white cake. A favorite of coconut lovers, this cake is perfect for any occasion.
Toasted Coconut Layer Cake
Step 1: Bake Cake
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Prepare 3 (8”) round cake pans, lining with parchment & spritzing with non-stick spray, set aside.
Prepare vanilla cake batter, recommended to use:
Best Sour Cream Cake recipe
Or, if you’re in a rush, a white cake mix
Optional, add:
1 tsp coconut extract
To the cake batter to enhance the coconut flavor in this cake.
Pour the cake batter into the three prepared round cake pans. Bake at 350F for 35-45 minutes, until tests done with a toothpick. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
Step 2: Toast Coconut
Preheat oven to 325F.
To a sheetpan, add:
2 cups sweetened coconut
Spread the coconut in an even layer. Place pan in oven to toast coconut, stir & spread out every 3 minutes.
Depending on the oven, it may toast fairly quickly or take up to 20 minutes. Carefully observing will ensure that it does not burn! If it burns, start over with fresh coconut.
Remove from oven when sufficiently toasted. Set aside.
Step 3: Make Frosting
Note: this frosting should be made immediately prior to decorating the cake, it will take about 10 minutes to make the frosting
Follow the recipe to make Seven Minute Frosting.
Step 4: Decorate Cake
Place the first layer on the cake plate
Optional: level by trimming the top with a long serrated knife
Trim all of the layers, ensuring they are equal heights
Add a generous dollop of prepared Seven Minute Frosting to the first layer, spread carefully with an offset spatula
Sprinkle lightly with 2 Tbsp toasted coconut
Top with the second layer of cake and repeat the frosting & toasted coconut
Invert the last layer and place it on top (this will ensure a perfectly flat top)
Apply the frosting around the side of the three layers, using an offset spatula
Spoon the remaining frosting on top, use the offset spatula to ensure even coverage but don’t smooth it flat
Add the toasted coconut uniformly to the top and the sides of the cake, creating a beautiful finished cake
Slice & serve
Brenda tips:
Serving size: 3 layer cake
Note: the cake can be made in advance, wrapped individually and frozen until immediately prior to adding the frosting. The cake will then need 2-3 hours at room temperature to defrost completely before serving.
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