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easy coconut cake slice

Easy Coconut Texas Sheet Cake

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 20 slices
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
A soft and moist coconut Texas sheet cake topped with a rich buttery coconut frosting. An easy and delicious twist on a Southern classic, perfect for a coconut-loving crowd!

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatulas
  • 11”x17” Baking Sheet
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Pot

Ingredients

CAKE
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unrefined coconut oil
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup canned full-fat coconut milk well-stirred
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp coconut extract
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
FROSTING
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • cup canned full-fat coconut milk well-stirred
  • 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp coconut extract
  • tsp salt
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F and place a piece of parchment paper on your baking sheet
  • Spread 1 cup of shredded coconut onto your sheet pan into one layer. Bake for 5-10 minutes, stirring once or twice, to toast your coconut. Remove and pour into a bowl. This will be for your topping at the end!
  • Now, preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 11x17-inch baking sheet and line with parchment paper if desired.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a medium pot, add your butter, coconut oil, and coconut milk. Place over medium heat and stir until melted and steaming (not boiling). Remove from the heat
  • Pour the warm butter mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
  • Whisk in sour cream, eggs, vanilla, and coconut extract until smooth.
  • Fold in the shredded coconut (not the toasted coconut!).
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • While the cake bakes, make your frosting. In a pot, melt butter with coconut milk over medium heat.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla, coconut extract, and salt until smooth
  • When the cake comes out of the oven, immediately pour the warm frosting evenly over the hot cake. Gently spread with a spatula as needed and top with toasted shredded coconut
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving
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