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Tasty Old-Fashioned Coconut Cake

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 450
This classic coconut cake is moist, flavorful, and topped with shredded coconut for a delightful finish. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat.

Ingredients

Preparation

  • 1 cup vegetable shortening and flour (for prepping pans)
  • 1 cup room temperature unsalted butter (two sticks)
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 1 teaspoon coconut flavoring (usually near the vanilla essence in stores)
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Frosting

  • Seven-minute frosting, guaranteed to work Seven-minute frosting (for topping the cake)
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (for topping the cake)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven and prepare pans with vegetable shortening and flour.
  • Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla and coconut flavoring.
  • Mix dry ingredients and alternate adding to the creamed mixture with buttermilk.
  • Pour batter into pans and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
  • Let cakes cool, then frost with seven-minute frosting and sprinkle shredded coconut on top.

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and ensure proper mixing.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: coconut