Description
Irresistible sour cream coconut cake delivers tropical sweetness with classic Southern charm. Moist layers infused with coconut flavor promise delightful indulgence for dessert enthusiasts seeking comfort and pure pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix (15.25 oz / 432 g)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream (240 ml / 8 fl oz)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (120 ml / 4 fl oz)
- ½ cup coconut milk (or regular milk) (120 ml / 4 fl oz)
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- 8 oz sour cream (227 g)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (120 g)
- ½ cup shredded sweetened coconut (40 g, plus extra for garnish)
- 8 oz whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed (227 g)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Calibrate oven to 350F (175C) and strategically line cake pans with parchment paper or apply a thin grease and flour coating to prevent adhesion.
- Batter Creation: Consolidate cake mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, coconut milk, and coconut extract into a generously sized mixing bowl, utilizing an electric mixer at medium velocity for 2-3 minutes until achieving a seamless, velvety consistency with zero lumpy interruptions.
- Pan Distribution: Meticulously allocate batter across prepared pans, maintaining uniform volume and smooth surface tension to guarantee balanced cake layers.
- Baking Process: Situate pans centrally within preheated oven, allowing consistent thermal circulation for 25-30 minutes, periodically verifying doneness through a strategic toothpick test – a clean extraction signals perfect cake completion.
- Cooling Protocol: Extract cakes from oven and transfer to wire cooling rack, permitting complete temperature reduction before attempting removal or frosting to preserve structural integrity and prevent potential fragmentation.
Notes
- Manage Moisture Precisely: Use room temperature ingredients to create a smoother, more even cake texture and prevent potential separation in the batter.
- Control Coconut Intensity: Adjust coconut extract quantity based on personal preference, allowing flexibility in flavor strength without compromising cake structure.
- Prevent Potential Dryness: Watch baking time carefully, as over-baking can result in a dry cake; start checking doneness around 22-25 minutes to maintain optimal moisture.
- Enhance Flavor Complexity: Consider toasting unsweetened coconut flakes and sprinkle on top or between layers for added depth and textural contrast in the final presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 311
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 276 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg