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Tasty Old Fashioned Coconut Cake

Tasty Old Fashioned Coconut Cake

Indulge in this delightful Tasty Old Fashioned Coconut Cake, a moist and fluffy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup buttermilk can substitute with almond milk
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sugar and Coconut
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups shredded coconut

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • sifter
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease baking dish or cake pans.
  3. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  6. Combine wet and dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk.
  7. Fold in shredded coconut.
  8. Pour batter into prepared dish and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 20g

Notes

This cake can be customized by adding lime zest or chocolate chips for varied flavors. Store in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.

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