Bhubesi Lion Coconut Cake - Your 1st Birthday Treat | CulinaryCreationss

Name: Bhubesi Lion Coconut Cake - Your 1st Birthday Treat | CulinaryCreationss
Ingredients: For the Coconut Cake:; 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened; ½ cup (120ml) neutral oil (like canola or vegetable); 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar; 4 large eggs, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 ½ cups (360ml) full-fat coconut milk, at room temperature (from a can, not a carton); 1 cup (80g) unsweetened shredded coconut; For the Coconut Buttercream:; 1 ½ cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened; 6-8 cups (720-960g) powdered sugar, sifted; ½ cup (120ml) full-fat coconut milk (or a splash of heavy cream for extra richness), at room temperature; ½ teaspoon coconut extract (optional, for extra coconut punch); Pinch of salt; For the Lion Decoration (same cake, same frosting):; ½ cup toasted shredded coconut (optional, for a textured mane); 1-2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for tinting frosting); Chocolate chips, mini chocolate chips, or soft fruit pieces (e.g., blueberries, sliced grapes) for facial features (choose toddler-safe options for 1st birthdays)

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Bake the ultimate coconut birthday cake shaped like a friendly lion! Perfect for 1st birthdays & safari parties. Get the easy recipe & decoration guide.

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Ingredients

For the Coconut Cake:
2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup (120ml) neutral oil (like canola or vegetable)
2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups (360ml) full-fat coconut milk, at room temperature (from a can, not a carton)
1 cup (80g) unsweetened shredded coconut
For the Coconut Buttercream:
1 ½ cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened
6-8 cups (720-960g) powdered sugar, sifted
½ cup (120ml) full-fat coconut milk (or a splash of heavy cream for extra richness), at room temperature
½ teaspoon coconut extract (optional, for extra coconut punch)
Pinch of salt
For the Lion Decoration (same cake, same frosting):
½ cup toasted shredded coconut (optional, for a textured mane)
1-2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for tinting frosting)
Chocolate chips, mini chocolate chips, or soft fruit pieces (e.g., blueberries, sliced grapes) for facial features (choose toddler-safe options for 1st birthdays)