Name: Southern Coconut Cake Recipe
Ingredients: 3 cups flour; tbsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup unsalted butter – microwave for about 15-30 seconds to soften butter; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 1/3 cups canned coconut milk , make sure this is well shaken and room temperature; 2 large eggs, yolks and whites separated – click here to read out how to.; 1 tsp coconut extract; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 4 large egg whites – let them sit out a bit to get to room temperature.; 1/8 tsp cream of tartar

Description

This is the perfect frosting for coconut cake, and it adds a nice crispy touch with shredded coconut flakes.

Ingredients

Scale

12 oz cream cheese , let it soften to room temperature
3/4 cup unsalted butter – microwave for about 15–30 seconds to soften butter
1 tsp coconut extract
5 cups powdered sugar
1 – 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut (this can be up to you based on how much flavor + texture you want to add)

Instructions

Use an electric mixture, with the paddle attachment, to whip butter with cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Slowly mix in the coconut extract. Continue whipping on medium speed adding in the powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
If the texture seems a bit runny, you can chill as needed to help it thicken up. DO note however, that the coconut will help it stay in place.