Name: Coconut Almond Cream Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp almond extract; 1 cup coconut milk or regular milk; 1/2 cup butter (for frosting); 8 oz cream cheese or heavy cream; 3 cups powdered sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting); 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (for decoration); 1/2 cup toasted almond slices (for decoration); Whipped cream swirls (for decoration); Optional edible flowers (for decoration)

Description

An elegant cake combining the delicate sweetness of coconut with the rich flavor of toasted almonds, perfect for celebrations.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
1 cup coconut milk or regular milk
1/2 cup butter (for frosting)
8 oz cream cheese or heavy cream
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (for decoration)
1/2 cup toasted almond slices (for decoration)
Whipped cream swirls (for decoration)
Optional edible flowers (for decoration)

Instructions

Prepare the Cake Batter: Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually alternate the dry ingredients with the milk or coconut milk. Mix until smooth and fully combined; do not overmix.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into prepared cake pans and bake until golden and set. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Prepare the Frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix in vanilla and cream cheese or whipped cream until smooth.
Assemble the Cake: Place the first layer on a plate and spread frosting, then add the second layer, continuing to frost the top and sides.
Add the Coconut Coating: Gently press shredded coconut around the sides.
Decorate the Top: Pipe whipped frosting swirls on top, sprinkle toasted almonds, and add edible flowers if desired.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and toast almonds carefully to enhance flavor.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 400
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: coconut cake, almond cake, cream cake, dessert, birthday cake, elegant cake