Description
Coconut Cloud Cake is a light, airy, and moist tropical dessert bursting with delicate coconut flavor. Featuring a tender crumb and an authentic blend of fresh coconut and coconut milk, this cake is perfect for any occasion, whether a celebration or a casual treat. Its fluffy texture and moist balance make it an irresistible favorite for coconut lovers and newcomers alike.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and lightly flour your cake pans. Measure and have all ingredients ready, especially the coconut milk and shredded coconut, for consistent flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure a smooth batter and even rising.
- Whip Eggs and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the room temperature eggs and granulated sugar on high speed until thick, pale, and tripled in volume. This step is crucial for achieving the cake’s cloud-like lightness.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Gently fold coconut milk, vanilla extract, and shredded coconut into the whipped egg mixture without deflating it, ensuring flavors blend without losing airy texture.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Carefully fold the flour mixture into the wet batter just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake fluffy and light.
- Bake the Cake: Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Frost: Let the cake cool completely before frosting with whipped coconut cream or your favorite light frosting to complement the tropical flavors.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for better volume when whipping.
- Full-fat coconut milk provides the richest flavor and moistest texture.
- Fold ingredients gently to preserve the airy batter.
- Check cake doneness early to prevent overbaking.
- Allow the cake to cool fully before frosting to avoid melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical/International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg