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Make Soft Coconut Cake In Just 6 Easy Steps

By Garima Johar

February 16, 2025

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Coconut cake is a timeless classic dessert that can give you a tropical vibe. Amping up with coconut frosting can even take this dessert to the next level. Why don’t you give this recipe a try?

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Ingredients

2 cups maida 4 cups powdered sugar 2 cups sweetened coconut 1 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup butter 3 eggs 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Step 1

Mix maida, sugar, baking powder, half of sweetened coconut, and salt together.

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Step 2

Blend butter, eggs, coconut milk, and one teaspoon of vanilla extract till smooth.

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Step 3

Gently add the dry ingredients and mix to get a smooth batter.

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Step 4

Pour the batter into a baking pan and bake it for about half an hour.

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Step 5

Prepare the frosting by blending butter, sugar, coconut milk, and vanilla extract till creamy.

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Step 6

Spread the frosting and sprinkle the rest of the sweetened shredded coconut on top.

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