Easter Strawberry Coconut Cake

Easter Strawberry Coconut Cake - A Delicious and Festive Dessert
Looking for a delicious and festive dessert to serve at your Easter gathering? Look no further than this mouth-watering Easter Strawberry Coconut Cake! This cake is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavors, with a light and fluffy texture that will leave your guests begging for more.
Ingredients:

For the cake:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped

For the frosting:

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the coconut milk. Stir in the shredded coconut and chopped strawberries.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
6. Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.
7. To make the frosting, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the coconut milk and vanilla extract, then stir in the chopped strawberries.
8. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
9. Garnish with additional shredded coconut and fresh strawberries, if desired.
Appearance and Taste:
This Easter Strawberry Coconut Cake is a beautiful and colorful dessert that will be the centerpiece of your Easter table. The cake is light and fluffy, with a delicate crumb that melts in your mouth. The sweet and tangy flavors of the fresh strawberries and coconut are perfectly balanced, making this cake a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love.
Type of Dish: Dessert
Main Ingredients: Strawberries, Coconut, Flour