𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧-𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

This Coconut Cake with Seven-Minute Frosting is a slice of nostalgia on a plate. The tender crumb of the cake is infused with the tropical richness of coconut milk and shredded coconut, creating a moist yet delicate texture. But it’s the frosting that steals the show—light, marshmallowy, and airy, whipped to perfection in just seven minutes.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp coconut extract
• 1 cup coconut milk (canned or fresh)
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

For the Seven-Minute Frosting:

• 2 large egg whites
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp coconut extract
• Additional sweetened shredded coconut for garnish

Instructions:

For the Cake:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla and coconut extracts.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the coconut milk. Begin and end with the flour. Stir in the shredded coconut.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Seven-Minute Frosting:

1. In the top of a double boiler, combine the egg whites, sugar, water, and cream of tartar.
2. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed for about 7 minutes, until stiff, glossy peaks form.
3. Remove from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla and coconut extracts.
4. Frost the cooled cake immediately, as the frosting will set up quickly. Sprinkle the top and sides with shredded coconut for garnish.