Description
A rich and decadent cake featuring layers of white chocolate, coconut, and almond flavors, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup coconut milk (or whole milk)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 8 oz white chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1 ½ cups cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (toasted or plain)
- ½ cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
- White chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add almond extract.
- Alternate adding flour mixture with coconut milk and sour cream, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
- Divide batter into pans and bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Mix in melted white chocolate. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and almond extract until fluffy.
- Slice cakes into 4 thin layers if desired for more filling.
- Spread frosting between each layer.
- Frost the outside of the cake smoothly.
- Press shredded coconut along the sides of the cake.
- Sprinkle toasted almonds around edges or on top.
- Pipe swirls of frosting and garnish with white chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easier mixing.
- To toast almonds, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality white chocolate.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg