Coconut Cloud Cake is a light and fluffy dessert with a wonderful coconut flavor. It’s perfect for coconut lovers and makes for a great treat for any occasion. Here’s a simple recipe to make this delicious cake:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs (separate yolks and whites)
- 1/2 cup milk (can use coconut milk for extra flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract (optional for more flavor)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan (or line it with parchment paper for easy removal).
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, shredded coconut, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Whisk Egg Yolks: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter (or coconut oil) until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently to combine. The batter will be thick, and that’s okay.
- Whip Egg Whites: In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Slowly add in 1 tablespoon sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in Egg Whites: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter. Be careful not to deflate the mixture; this step will give your cake its light, airy texture.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make Whipped Cream: While the cake is cooling, beat the heavy cream with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar and coconut extract (if using) until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: Once the cake has cooled, frost it with the whipped cream and sprinkle some additional shredded coconut on top for decoration.
Serve and Enjoy!
- Slice and enjoy this light, fluffy coconut cloud cake with its delightful coconut flavor and creamy topping. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee!
This cake has a wonderful balance of textures, light yet flavorful, and is a must-try for coconut enthusiasts!