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Slice of Coconut Cloud Cake with fluffy white coconut frosting and moist vanilla cake layers

Coconut Cloud Cake

The Coconut Cloud Cake is a dreamy dessert with moist, fluffy layers, creamy cream cheese frosting, and a crunchy topping of sweet flake coconut. Perfect for celebrations or whenever you want a taste of tropical bliss.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour or all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 cup coconut milk

For the Frosting

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract

For the Topping

  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut toasted or fresh

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment and lightly grease.
  • Whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla and coconut extracts.
  • Add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with coconut milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  • Divide batter between pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • To make frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold into cream cheese mixture. Stir in vanilla and coconut extracts.
  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting on top. Add second layer and frost the entire cake.
  • Press shredded coconut gently onto sides and top. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

For deeper flavor, toast the coconut flakes before decorating.
Store cake covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Let cake sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving for the best texture.
Keyword cake flour, Coconut Cloud Cake, coconut milk, cream cheese frosting, flake coconut