Creamy Coconut Cake
A moist, coconut-flavored cake with creamy richness, perfect for celebrations or teatime gatherings, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and tropical flair.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream shortening, butter, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with flour.
- Stir in vanilla and flaked coconut.
- Beat egg whites with a pinch of cream of tartar until stiff.
- Fold egg whites into the batter gently.
- Spoon batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch pans.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
926
kcal
46% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Contains
Milk
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).