The most delicious and fluffy Southern Coconut Cake Recipe

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  • This southern coconut cake is full of delicious coconut flavor thanks to toasted coconut, buttermilk and a dash of coconut extract. It pairs perfectly with coconut cream cheese frosting!
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    Coconut Cake Ingredients ►
    11 oz AP flour (all purpose)
    1 tsp baking powder
    1/2 tsp baking soda
    1/2 tsp salt
    4 oz unsalted butter (room temperature)
    14 oz granulated sugar
    4 oz canola oil
    5 large egg yolks (room temperature)
    5 large egg whites (room temperature)
    1/4 tsp cream of tartar
    1 tsp vanilla extract
    2 tsp coconut extract
    8 oz buttermilk (room temperature)
    6 oz sweetened flaked coconut (toasted until lightly browned)
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ความคิดเห็น • 247

  • @LaBucci
    @LaBucci 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Can’t wait to make this!!! Looks so amazing and coconut is my absolute favorite type of cake 🎂🥥

  • @kyleford2315
    @kyleford2315 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I've been making this cake for 6 years now, and it's THE BEST!!

  • @thetemiabiona
    @thetemiabiona 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thanks for sharing this recipe. I just made it. It is delicious, fluffy and moist. I love it!!!

    • @SugarGeekShow
      @SugarGeekShow  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Temitope Abiona yay! You’re welcome! I’m so glad you liked it

  • @ladybird3596
    @ladybird3596 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I’ve been making this cake for years except I put a raspberry filling inside. And I chop up the coconut instead of leaving it just shredded! One of my favorites!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎂🎂🎂🥥

    • @SugarGeekShow
      @SugarGeekShow  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      wendy sparrow mmmm raspberry filling sounds fantastic

    • @chrisveit1120
      @chrisveit1120 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How do you make your raspberry filling?

    • @chrisveit1120
      @chrisveit1120 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      wendy sparrow how do you make your raspberry filling?

  • @crystalnielsen6636
    @crystalnielsen6636 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I need this cake. I never miss an oven more than when I watch your videos. I need an off grid oven stat!

  • @roselenat
    @roselenat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Coconut is the best flavor in my opinion! Thanks for the recipe! You rock!

  • @lovetobake6
    @lovetobake6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is a great recipe. I made it 3 times already. I did use 3 oz of coconut milk by reducing buttermilk.

  • @Itsjustlizzz
    @Itsjustlizzz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Made this cake for Father’s Day and it was so yummy! I sprinkled toasted coconut on top and it was amazingggg :) thanks for sharing!

  • @tonyaacebo6168
    @tonyaacebo6168 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This cake is amazing. My customer loved it!

  • @alibee3562
    @alibee3562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing this recipe, looks amazing!! Can I replace the buttermilk with coconut milk?

  • @sayo9719
    @sayo9719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I made the cake and it turned out amazing, although I used coconut milk instead of buttermilk. Please, can I get the recipes in grams? It wasn't really easy converting the ingredients to grams.

    • @SugarGeekShow
      @SugarGeekShow  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      bussy olas on my blog! sugargeekshow.com/recipe/coconut-cake-recipe/

    • @sayo9719
      @sayo9719 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you

  • @oliviadrake4913
    @oliviadrake4913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have been on a sugar diet for the past month and a half. I don’t think I have ever drooled as hard as when I watch your videos.

  • @saylonassznn1437
    @saylonassznn1437 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    tonight me and my grandma will be making pineapple coconut cake wish us luck 🥺, we will definitely be using this recipe

  • @karenwilson1301
    @karenwilson1301 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was looking for a recipe I've never made before and tried this one and my goodness my cake is do delicious. Thank you very much 🥰

  • @nanabugsy3096
    @nanabugsy3096 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can’t wait to try this recipe!

  • @wagnerab1958
    @wagnerab1958 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG this looks amazing, I am definitely going to make this.

    • @SugarGeekShow
      @SugarGeekShow  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anne CW yay! Let me know what you think!

  • @jenyhomestuff
    @jenyhomestuff 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have made this cake, it's delicious! I used buttercream frosting, ( halve butter, half shortening) added coconut extract!! Delicioso!!!

  • @divineblessings4514
    @divineblessings4514 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! I love coconut cake it’s exactly my favorite I happen to be looking for a simple but, super delicious recipe. I’m super excited to give this a try for my birthday cake this year you rock!!! 🌹☺️

  • @aliciaperez4862
    @aliciaperez4862 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Why am I watching this while fasting???!!! Looks so yummy 🤤

    • @SugarGeekShow
      @SugarGeekShow  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol sounds like you enjoy torturing yourself lol!

  • @nilouferyasmeen6772
    @nilouferyasmeen6772 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey hi ! This is very similar to the Italian wedding cake ... my question is can this cake or a softer cake be covered with fondant ?

  • @mickeyrosato2567
    @mickeyrosato2567 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Making it for my husband's birthday!

  • @marisolreyes3427
    @marisolreyes3427 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My god..ready to make this,I want it....looks so,so good....thak you liz...

  • @denagustafson6070
    @denagustafson6070 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you SO much for sharing this recipe! It was my mom’s favorite cake and I lost the recipe. I’ve been looking for it for years! I hope you are well.

    • @SugarGeekShow
      @SugarGeekShow  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dena Gustafson oh yay! Glad you found it. Thanks so much 💗

  • @Avina526
    @Avina526 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for your recipes!!! I have made two of your cakes and they were both amazing! Thank you thank you thank you!!! ❤️

  • @ldc5004
    @ldc5004 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tried this recipe on the weekend! It was perfect 🙂

  • @lynnel.1083
    @lynnel.1083 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Coconut cake is my favorite! Yum! 😀💙

  • @AmericanBaker
    @AmericanBaker 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This looks delicious. Thank you for sharing.

  • @paulamodelar
    @paulamodelar 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    O bolo está lindo e você também!😊

  • @badkat68
    @badkat68 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks fantastic! If I'm going to bake 6" layers instead of 8" layers, is baking time still the same?

  • @glendarodriguez469
    @glendarodriguez469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just made this cake. Man... many steps but your instructions were spot on. Good flavor and super moist. Wish mine could have turned out more picture ready, but will definitely be doing this again soon!
    Thank you for this recipe

  • @Momosaymkay
    @Momosaymkay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have never seen a mixer like that before. I’m shook.

    • @starlsma2000
      @starlsma2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      isnt it a food processor

  • @maryamsarkilabaran5285
    @maryamsarkilabaran5285 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hello beautiful. Love all your recipes, they've got the best textures I've seen. I was wondering if you could make an updated version of your red velvet cake using the reverse creaming method. I'm dying for that texture in a red velvet cake and my parents' anniversary is coming up soon. I wanna surprise them with the best. Thank you very much

  • @beatriceloayza7502
    @beatriceloayza7502 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live your recipes, tgaj you for sharing

  • @kitchenpractical7967
    @kitchenpractical7967 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your advice is really important.

  • @monachirri-hamadeh5851
    @monachirri-hamadeh5851 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That looks sooooooo good!!!

  • @stephaniemoreno4145
    @stephaniemoreno4145 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg. Yes. I need this cake 🤣

  • @user-ss6gw1vn2o
    @user-ss6gw1vn2o ปีที่แล้ว

    Bring all the ingredients to room temp, watch the video, do it EXACTLY like she does - most amazing coconut cake ever (and I live in South Carolina)!!!

  • @sheandergrillis9481
    @sheandergrillis9481 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can this be made with out eggs?? Looks great

  • @sumoses387
    @sumoses387 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tried this and everyone loved it! I made my own buttermilk using coconut milk instead to add more coconut flavour a d it was amazing

    • @jenyhomestuff
      @jenyhomestuff 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Coconut milk!?🤔 thanks

  • @janicemalone3720
    @janicemalone3720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wish that I could have a big slice of that cake with a cold glass of milk. It looks past delish.🥰😇😅😂

  • @adridsanchez-mota919
    @adridsanchez-mota919 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love how it looks i hope it tats good i will make it tomorrow

  • @IAmGospel80
    @IAmGospel80 ปีที่แล้ว

    Am I able to do the reverse cream method on this cake? I love that process since I learned it from you

  • @scratchingtheitch1314
    @scratchingtheitch1314 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I tried this recipe and it was amazing. Friends and family loved it.

  • @nelsypie
    @nelsypie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ahhh so cute! I’ve been drooling over and dreaming about this video since quarantine started and I finally took a day off work to make it! It is so delicious - my dreams have come true! Wish I could post a pic of mine but I can’t figure out how. Thank you for this!

  • @migdaliaaponte8730
    @migdaliaaponte8730 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saludos! Me gusto el frosting que hizo , pero no vi la receta.

  • @senoajiwidodo101
    @senoajiwidodo101 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love coconut cake because its delicious . Sugar geek show thank you so much .

  • @httnl_
    @httnl_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks delicious! Can you pls tell me what model is your Bosch mixer or a link of where you got it? Thanks.

  • @catherinecolbert7148
    @catherinecolbert7148 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yum, cake looks amazing. I'm adding it to my list of cakes to make. Please, tell me where I can get that turquoise colored sheet pan! ♡

    • @SugarGeekShow
      @SugarGeekShow  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I found this gem at home goods! I also have a pink one!

  • @sumoses387
    @sumoses387 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can substitute coconut in the place of the regular milk and vinegar to make the buttermilk?

  • @bethstophel8344
    @bethstophel8344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wanted to thank you for this recipe! I have made this 4 times in the last 2 weeks for cake orders I've had. It is such a hit and so very easy to make. Thank you for such a fantastic recipe. Wish I could post some pictures of how beautiful it turned out!

    • @stacywhite3776
      @stacywhite3776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Have you ever made it with coconut milk instead of buttermilk?

    • @SugarGeekShow
      @SugarGeekShow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Beth Stophel thanks so much for your comment! I’m so glad that you love this recipe 😄

    • @bethstophel8344
      @bethstophel8344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stacywhite3776 no I've only used the buttermilk

  • @rheadean2192
    @rheadean2192 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Can I use coconut milk instead of the buttermilk?

    • @lifeisthedash
      @lifeisthedash 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i put vinegar in the coconut milk...lol

    • @Brandi_the_Baker
      @Brandi_the_Baker ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lifeisthedash does it turn into coconut buttermilk?

  • @josecordero2819
    @josecordero2819 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the best coconut cake recipe ever. This is my to go recipe

  • @1964charlene
    @1964charlene 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    it looks good

  • @haleemarazzaq6876
    @haleemarazzaq6876 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can this be baked in 3 x9" or 2 x10" and i used moist sweetened coconut. Does that work?

  • @zaidhassani9176
    @zaidhassani9176 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It looks so delicious I’m about to make it but instead of the cream cheese frosting I’m using whipped cream is that fine

    • @bhairabsarma8431
      @bhairabsarma8431 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely fine..but cheese is the secret to love..awww

  • @seeker9440
    @seeker9440 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are really entertaining...👍👍

  • @marynwosu8802
    @marynwosu8802 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved this coconut cake. I enjoyed making it although I don't bake. And I got rave reviews. I I learned so much, I'm going to try another recipe!

  • @staceyx8689
    @staceyx8689 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder if you can substitute the canola oil with coconut oil?

  • @jacquelynjones1741
    @jacquelynjones1741 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG, I continue to make it every way, but in different variations.
    I first omitted the coconut in the cake.
    This 'CAKE' & 'Frosting' recipe is a pure luscious DREAM!!!
    THANK YOU!!!

  • @Elomiavida
    @Elomiavida 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I use cake flour is it the same measure as if I used ap flour?
    Thank you.

  • @seangray4882
    @seangray4882 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi first time I've seen a cake like this, I love coconut, I will try to make this, also I absolutely love you good mixer, amazing.💕

    • @seangray4882
      @seangray4882 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I ment love your food mixer, Sean from the U.K

  • @vickipixiehallow1954tomlinson
    @vickipixiehallow1954tomlinson ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I made this cake for my friends birthday and omg it was so good, I just tweaked it by making a pineapple curd filling, so it was a pina colada cake, fantastic! several people said it was the best cake they had ever eaten!! thanks for the great recipes!

    • @dd470_
      @dd470_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow what a great idea!

  • @naraland0012
    @naraland0012 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What can be used instead of buttermilk?

  • @____Ann____
    @____Ann____ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    'we seriously ate the whole... slice' Well, of course. What else would you do? I thought she was going to say they ate the whole cake.

  • @JGibson512
    @JGibson512 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Liz, can you use this as a base for an Italian Cream Cake by adding pecans? Are there any other ingredients, e.g. almond extract instead of the coconut?

  • @skaypp7466
    @skaypp7466 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How weird am I that I miss seeing the Kitchen Aid?? 😂 this cake looks soooo good!!

    • @SugarGeekShow
      @SugarGeekShow  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha! I need a sugar geek show sticker for my bosch lol

  • @HelloCarrii
    @HelloCarrii 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do i have to put coconut flakes in the batter or can I leave it out?

  • @SoniaMartinez-vw3pe
    @SoniaMartinez-vw3pe 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I tried chef Jason Licker's coconut cake. Do you know how his filling and topping are made?

  • @nayyabmughal1123
    @nayyabmughal1123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Liz what coconut extract you use? As I used one but the cake flavor was not great.

  • @fashioniseverything1776
    @fashioniseverything1776 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow.... nice cake mam... u r excellent 😘i love ur channel

  • @jahjoeka
    @jahjoeka 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't have buttermilk so im using sour cream. Wish me luck!

  • @sophieammar8545
    @sophieammar8545 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi…quantity plz?? Like how many egg white? Cream of tartare? Measurement? Looks great

  • @myabennett915
    @myabennett915 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this wonderful recipe I really don’t like the taste of a lot of toasted coconut flakes so I subbed it with coconut milk and sweetened coconut condensed milk AWESOME 👏

    • @Ellaceeceebee
      @Ellaceeceebee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you still use the buttermilk?

  • @azumar6945
    @azumar6945 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you put fondant on this icing?

  • @mirrorglazecakes4673
    @mirrorglazecakes4673 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    💟💟 great

  • @roualhoujeiri5905
    @roualhoujeiri5905 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to make this cake with some sort of pineapple filling for my kids birthday luau🍍🥥 🌴🌺

  • @yumyum8331
    @yumyum8331 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey sugar geek! Can I add almond extract and how much?

  • @laterinlife0904
    @laterinlife0904 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just finished putting together this cake. I'm enjoying it. However, on my part, I filled it with lemon curd. The curd overpowers the coconut. So, lesson learned.

    • @mzdiamondlover
      @mzdiamondlover 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Angela Terrell honestly, still sounds great. I can see where you were trying to go with it. Lemon and coconut does sound delicious! Maybe a little less lemon curd to just add a hint of freshness? I will definitely give the lemon twist to this cake when I make it lol

    • @laterinlife0904
      @laterinlife0904 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mzdiamondlover I took this cake to work and everyone loved it! Perhaps, because I'm new to this type of cake combo, my taste buds needed time to adjust. Thanks for the suggestion by the way. I hope to try more of her recipes. They are amazing!

  • @sanjivadassanayake7375
    @sanjivadassanayake7375 ปีที่แล้ว

    🤤

  • @wendibaldwin6564
    @wendibaldwin6564 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg, you crack me up! Thank you!!!!!!

  • @meethusingh8761
    @meethusingh8761 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Plz explain in cups n grams also

  • @hudharizzy795
    @hudharizzy795 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hai Liz I made this cake for my husbands 30th birthday last week. It turned out so good . But unfortunately my frosting started to curled up while whipping I have no idea why and what went wrong . So I added corn flour and made it little ok consistency to frost and popped in the freezer. I would love to know why my frosting loosing up and curled please

    • @BeeCJ
      @BeeCJ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think maybe the ingredients were not all the same temperature. Butter and cream cheese must be soft when you put your finger in it. Room temperature. Hope this helps. I am from the South and made this with my mom for many years.

  • @zanfia
    @zanfia 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The sweetened flaked coconut that is added into the cake batter - is this fresh coconut or from a packet

  • @nayarita7427
    @nayarita7427 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just made the coconut 🥥 cake 🎂 with this recipe just waiting for it to cool off but tasted the batter and tasted the frosting 🧁 and I love it 🥰 thank you for this recipe

    • @blueberrys7165
      @blueberrys7165 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

  • @cassiedavis1524
    @cassiedavis1524 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't have a stand mixer do you think I can you use an electric mixer? I really want to make this cake.

  • @dd470_
    @dd470_ ปีที่แล้ว

    Could I make these into cupcakes?! If so what is the cook time??

  • @heidyspavajeau6005
    @heidyspavajeau6005 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Liz sorry to bother but I am looking to make this cake for myself as my birthday cake but wanting to really add to the batter some crushed pineapple and some rum was wondering if I would have to add or remove anything?

  • @jennifermaxwell7877
    @jennifermaxwell7877 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I add half buttermilk , half coconut milk?

  • @starfire8314
    @starfire8314 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yummy

  • @fashioniseverything1776
    @fashioniseverything1776 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I learn all recipes u uploaded....

    • @SugarGeekShow
      @SugarGeekShow  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re so kind ❤️❤️❤️

  • @ays0610
    @ays0610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where do I find the printable recipe for this?

  • @mariaconsuelothomen
    @mariaconsuelothomen ปีที่แล้ว

    If I can't get coconut extract, can I use part buttermilk and part coconut milk?

  • @ashlynnmendes8004
    @ashlynnmendes8004 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hola!, pero que ricura de cake!....que batidora es esa que estas usando?.. Gracias!...

  • @donnabella8885
    @donnabella8885 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I haven't made very many cakes from scratch because most of them are too light. I was looking for a cake that was a bit denser and I didn't have buttermilk so I used sour cream thinned with coconut milk. It turned out amazing, thanks 😊

  • @bozenaiwuamadi8184
    @bozenaiwuamadi8184 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I replace canola oil with veg or sunflower oil?

  • @kkburr1044
    @kkburr1044 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can this cake be made in a vanilla version?

  • @jeinnerguccii
    @jeinnerguccii ปีที่แล้ว

    🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @gsmith5140
    @gsmith5140 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Doing this!

  • @naemaelarbi4971
    @naemaelarbi4971 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍😘☺️

  • @everlinebakerlogan1567
    @everlinebakerlogan1567 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many cups of flour do I use? I don't have a scale. Thank you 🤗