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Coconut Cake with Seven minute Frosting

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Coconut Cake with Seven-Minute Frosting is a classic Southern dessert known for its soft, tender cake layers and fluffy marshmallow-like frosting. The frosting is whipped over simmering water until light, glossy, and airy, then covered with sweet shredded coconut for a beautiful finish.

⏱️ Recipe Details

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes

  • Bake Time: 25–30 minutes

  • Total Time: About 1 hour

  • Servings: 10–12

🛒 Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar

  • 4 egg whites

  • 1 cup coconut milk (or whole milk)

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract

  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

For the Seven-Minute Frosting

  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

  • 2 egg whites

  • ⅓ cup water

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Garnish

  • 1–1½ cups sweetened shredded coconut

🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar

In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add Egg Whites

Beat in the egg whites one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

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5. Combine Ingredients

Add the dry ingredients alternately with coconut milk, mixing gently.
Stir in vanilla, coconut extract, and shredded coconut.

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6. Bake the Cakes

Divide the batter evenly between the pans.
Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cakes cool completely.

🍥 Making the Seven-Minute Frosting

  1. In a heatproof bowl, combine sugar, egg whites, water, and cream of tartar.

  2. Place the bowl over a pot of gently simmering water.

  3. Beat with a hand mixer continuously for about 7 minutes, until thick, glossy, and fluffy.

  4. Remove from heat and beat in vanilla extract.

🎂 Assemble the Cake

  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate.

  2. Spread a layer of frosting on top.

  3. Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides.

  4. Sprinkle shredded coconut over the entire cake.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

  • Serve with fresh pineapple or berries.

  • Pair with tea or coffee.

  • Chill slightly for easier slicing.

💡 Tips & Variations

Toast the coconut:
Lightly toast the coconut for a deeper flavor.

Extra coconut flavor:
Brush the cake layers with a little coconut milk syrup.

Storage:
Store covered at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate up to 3 days.

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