Coconut Cloud Cake: A Fluffy Slice of Tropical Heaven! 🌴🍰


 

Close your eyes and take a bite—this Coconut Cloud Cake is like a vacation in dessert form! Imagine ultra-light, airy coconut cake layers swirled with silky coconut frosting, all topped with toasted coconut flakes for the perfect crunch. Every forkful is a sweet, tropical escape—no passport required!

Perfect for birthdays, summer parties, or when you just need a sunshine-filled treat, this cake is easy to make but tastes like a bakery masterpiece. Let’s bake paradise!

Why You’ll Love This Cake

✅ Pillowy-soft texture – Like biting into a sweet cloud.
✅ Double coconut flavor – In the cake and the frosting.
✅ Stunning presentation – Looks fancy with minimal effort.
✅ Tropical vibes – Tastes like a beach getaway!

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Coconut Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups cake flour (or all-purpose flour + 2 tbsp cornstarch)

  • 1 tbsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar

  • 4 large egg whites + 1 whole egg (for extra fluffiness!)

  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp coconut extract

  • 1 cup coconut milk (canned, full-fat for best flavor)

  • ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut

For the Coconut Cloud Frosting:

  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened

  • 4 cups powdered sugar

  • ¼ cup coconut milk

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp coconut extract

  • Pinch of salt

For Decorating:

  • 1 cup toasted coconut flakes

  • Edible flowers or lime zest (optional, for a pop of color)

Step-by-Step Instructions




;