20, 2023
Calling all coconut lovers!
Ina Garten’s coconut cake should be a go-to dessert for any occasion.
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If you love coconut, nothing is more satisfying than a slice ofcoconut cake.
Ina Gartens coconut cake recipe has developed somewhat of a cult following.
It can even beordered from Goldbelly!
But its an approachable recipe to bake at home, too.
Made with simple, easy-to-find ingredients, the method requires no fuss.
Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
Crack the eggs into a separate bowl.
Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
With the mixer running on low, add in a third of the flour.
Next add in half of the milk and another third of the flour.
Add the remaining milk, and then finish with the rest of the flour.
Mix until the batter is just combined.
Fold in the 4 ounces of coconut with a rubber spatula.
Pour batter evenly into the two prepared pans and smooth the top with a knife or flat spatula.
Put the cakes in the center of the oven.
Check the cakes after 35 minutes, and continue baking as needed.
Bake for 45-55 minutes until the tops are browned and a cake tester comes out clean.
Cool on a baking rack for 30 minutes.
Turn the cakes out onto a baking rack to finish cooling.
Mix on low until combined.
Mix in the confectioners sugar until just smooth.
Place one cake layer on a flat serving plate or cake stand, top side down.
Use a sharp knife to cut off the top; even it off if necessary.
Spread frosting over top.
Place the second layer on top, top side up, and frost the top and sides.
To decorate the cake, sprinkle the top with coconut and lightly press more coconut onto the sides.
Serve at room temperature.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
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I was surprised that this cake called forfivesticks of butter.
The ingredients list is heavy, with all that butter, a whole pound of cream cheese and fiveextra-largeeggs.
But I had to trustIna Garten.
And once everything was baked and frosted, it made sense.
This is one hefty coconut cake.
The recipe provides enough batter to bake two 9-inch rounds.
Be sure to keep an eye on the time, though.
I baked my cakes for 35 minutes, and the edges were quite brown by that time.
Theres plenty of sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting for both filling and topping it all off.
Vanilla extract and almond extract play well with all of the coconut to enhance the flavor.
In this recipe, Ina doesnt call for any artificial coconut extract.
Instead, she lets the shredded coconut speak for itself in every bite.
This is definitely a dense cake, without a tremendous amount of moisture.
Just ensure when once youre done, serve your cake withIna Gartens cake serving hack.
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